About ClickUp
The all-in-one productivity platform for teams
Key Highlights
- 800,000+ teams use ClickUp, including IBM & Spotify
- $537.2M raised in Series B funding
- Headquartered in East Village, San Diego, CA
- Offers a unified platform for project management and communication
ClickUp is a leading workplace productivity platform headquartered in East Village, San Diego, CA, serving over 800,000 teams including IBM, Logitech, and Spotify. With $537.2 million raised in Series B funding, ClickUp offers a unified suite of tools for project management, document processing, and...
🎁 Benefits
ClickUp provides a 401(k) match up to 2%, health and dental insurance, and a $200/month commuter benefit. Employees enjoy weekly team lunches, unlimit...
🌟 Culture
ClickUp fosters a playful culture, offering a user-friendly interface that resembles consumer apps while providing robust functionality. The company's...
Backend Engineer • Staff
Skills & Technologies
Overview
ClickUp is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer for their Hierarchy Squad to build and optimize core services for their productivity platform. You'll work with TypeScript, PostgreSQL, Kafka, and NestJS on AWS. This position requires strong experience in architecting distributed systems.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend engineering with a focus on building and maintaining high throughput services. With your experience in architecting distributed systems, you find the challenge of creating reliable and performant platforms exciting. You possess exceptional critical thinking skills and a knack for debugging complex code, which allows you to tackle intricate technical challenges effectively. Your familiarity with cloud services, particularly AWS, enables you to leverage the best practices in cloud architecture to enhance system performance and scalability. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a team that is redefining productivity through innovative software solutions.
Desirable
Experience with AI technologies and their integration into software products is a plus. Familiarity with microservices architecture and containerization tools would also be beneficial as you work on optimizing ClickUp's filesystem and core services.
What you'll do
As a Staff Backend Engineer in the Hierarchy Squad, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the core services that underpin ClickUp's all-in-one productivity platform. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that the filesystem is robust and scalable, supporting the company's rapid growth. Your role will involve writing complex code and debugging issues that arise in production, ensuring that services remain reliable and performant. You will also have the opportunity to pioneer new features and improvements that enhance user experience and productivity. Your contributions will directly impact how millions of teams interact with ClickUp's software, making your work both challenging and rewarding.
What we offer
At ClickUp, you will be part of a bold and innovative team that values creativity and collaboration. We offer a dynamic work environment where you can learn and grow while working on cutting-edge technologies. Our commitment to employee development means you will have access to resources and opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to the company's mission of redefining productivity. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of work.
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