Senior Full Stack Engineer

k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.

We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer at k-ID, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our public web applications and providing a positive digital experience for our game studio partners and their end-users.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical design of a Next.js web application, working with UX designers and junior engineers to build a responsive, user-friendly interface, while implementing best practices for web performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Lead the launch and scaling of our product to support tens of partners and tens of millions of concurrent users.
• Ensure that backend and frontend systems operate smoothly in production by triaging and resolving operational issues
• Be a champion for security best practices in the frontend and backend, to protect sensitive user data against emerging threats
• Conduct code reviews and mentorship to elevate team capabilities and product quality.
• Help build a positive and inclusive work culture

Requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• BS in Computer Science or equivalent
• 5 years of engineering experience
• Experience with Typescript, React, Next.js, Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, S3, and Kubernetes
• Experience shipping mature backend systems at high scale
• Excited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownership

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience working with UX designers to build delightful frontend user interfaces
• Desire to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguity
• Excited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownership
• Ability to work during a daily overlap of a few hours with the rest of the team (starting 14:00 UTC)
• Excellent communication skills in English

Benefits

Competitive Salary:

• A competitive startup salary commensurate with experience and skills

Benefits Package:

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Professional Development:

• Opportunities for ongoing learning and development.
• Exposure to multifaceted projects in a fast-growing industry

Innovative Culture:

• A collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The opportunity to be a part of a company that’s making a positive impact on the online experiences of kids and teens