Software Engineer, Backend

Backend Engineer · Senior · Full Time · Remote

U.S. (Remote) · RemoteUSD 180k – 400k10mo ago
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Role

What you'll do.

Clipboard Health is seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join their remote, globally distributed team. The role focuses on building scalable, high-impact solutions for a healthcare staffing marketplace that connects professionals and facilities, with opportunities to develop innovative features and contribute to a mission-driven technology platform.

Responsibilities

  • Backend Service Development: Write performant backend services using Node/NestJS, ensuring high-quality, scalable code that supports the company's marketplace platform
  • Data Management: Leverage MongoDB, Postgres, and Redis to maintain data integrity and optimize performance at scale
  • Full Software Development Lifecycle: Own the complete process from problem definition and design through development, testing, deployment, and production support
  • Customer Collaboration: Engage directly with product managers and occasionally with customers to understand requirements and validate solutions
  • System Reliability: Participate in on-call rotations, typically one week per month, to ensure platform reliability and rapid issue resolution
  • Technical Debt Management: Allocate approximately 20% of time to addressing technical debt and implementing structural improvements

Qualifications

What we look for.

Technical

  • Programming Languages

    Proficiency in TypeScript, with experience in Node/NestJS and React

  • Database Technologies

    Experience with MongoDB, Postgres, and Redis

  • Cloud Infrastructure

    Familiarity with AWS (ECS, Terraform) and cloud-based application deployment

  • Testing Methodologies

    Strong understanding of service integration testing, E2E testing, and selective unit testing

Education

  • Computer Science/Software Engineering

    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent professional experience

Experience

  • Production Development

    Experience developing, monitoring, and supporting services in production environments

  • Remote Work

    Proven ability to communicate effectively in distributed, asynchronous team settings

Skills

Required

  • TypeScript

    Strong proficiency in TypeScript for web and mobile application development

  • Remote Collaboration

    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for remote team collaboration

  • Problem Solving

    Ability to thrive in low-structure environments and develop innovative solutions

Preferred

  • Startup Experience

    Nice to have

    Previous work in high-growth startup environments

  • Trunk-Based Development

    Nice to have

    Experience with continuous deployment and short-lived feature branches

  • First-Principles Thinking

    Nice to have

    Capability to question assumptions and develop innovative approaches

Tech stack

Languages

TypeScriptDart

Frameworks

NestJSReactIonic/ReactFlutter

Databases

MongoDBPostgresRedis

Tools

AWS

Other

Trunk-Based Development

Compensation

Pay and benefits.

Base·USD 180,000 – 400,000

Equity·Stock options

Benefits

  • Flexible Work Environment

    Fully remote work with options to work from San Francisco or New York offices

  • Unlimited PTO

    Unlimited paid time off policy

  • Meaningful Impact

    Opportunity to work on critical healthcare staffing solutions with tangible societal benefits

  • Global Team

    Work with a distributed, international team of over 1,000 professionals

Process

Interview steps.

  1. 01

    PR Assignment

    Initial technical screening through a pull request assignment

  2. 02

    Technical Design Document

    Second assignment involving technical design documentation and follow-up interview

  3. 03

    Hiring Manager Interview

    In-depth interview with the engineering hiring manager

  4. 04

    Executive Interview

    Final round interview with Co-CEO to assess overall fit

Full posting

Original listing.

Why Clipboard Exists:

We exist to lift as many people up the socioeconomic ladder as possible. We dramatically improve lives by letting professionals turn extra time and ambition into career growth and financial opportunity. We achieve this with our app-based marketplace that connects workplaces and professionals, allowing professionals to book on-demand shifts and workplaces to access on-demand talent.

About Clipboard:

Clipboard is a fast-growing Series C marketplace. We are a leader in our Long Term Care vertical and are expanding into several others (Dental, Home Health, etc.), as well as building out a full-time product.
We are a YC Top Company with a global, remote team of 1,000+ people. We have been profitable since 2022, and fill millions of shifts annually at partner workplaces across the U.S., where tens of thousands of professionals work with us every year.
We are looking for your help to keep growing so we can serve more professionals and workplaces.

To learn more about us, take a look at our website here.

Beware of scammers! Clipboard would never ask you for money or your bank details to participate in our hiring process. Report any scammers impersonating the Clipboard hiring team members here.

Your Mission: Innovate, Execute, and Deliver Impact

As a Software Engineer at Clipboard, you won’t just write code—you’ll craft solutions that reshape how healthcare professionals and facilities connect. You’ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to build features that matter. If you love diving deep into technical challenges and emerging with high-impact solutions, this is your opportunity to make a real difference. Because we’re growing quickly, this is an evergreen role—we’re continually looking to add talented software engineers to our team.

What You’ll Do: Own the Code, Shape the Future

  • Deliver High-Quality, Scalable Code

    • Write performant backend services using Node/NestJS and reliable frontend experiences with React and TypeScript.

    • Leverage MongoDB, Postgres, and Redis to ensure data integrity and speed at scale.

  • Develop Reusable Components and Utilities

    • Contribute clean, modular code for our web and mobile applications (Ionic/React, Dart/Flutter).

    • Work closely with the DevX team to enhance tooling and libraries that bolster productivity across our global engineering org.

  • Own the Full Software Development Lifecycle

    • From problem definition and design through to development, testing, demoing, and supporting production code.

    • Deploy your own code using trunk-based development and short-lived feature branches with automated regression testing.

  • Collaborate with Product Managers and Customers

    • Understand the real-world problems faced by our facility clients, nurses, and internal users.

    • Occasionally engage directly with customers to gather feedback, confirm requirements, and ensure solutions truly solve their problems.

  • Embrace a Remote-First Culture

    • Communicate effectively in a globally distributed team—embrace asynchronous discussions, thorough documentation, and over-communication when needed.

    • Participate in daily overlap sessions or syncs, typically in the mornings (US PST), to stay aligned with your team.

  • Contribute to a Customer-Centric Approach

    • Whether fixing bugs, tackling tech debt (about 20% of our time), or brainstorming new features, always keep the user’s experience front and center.

    • Balance speedy fixes for pressing customer issues with longer-term structural improvements.

  • Participate in On-Call Rotations

    • Own the systems you build: if something breaks, you’re part of the solution.

    • Typically on-call for one week out of the month, ensuring our platform remains reliable around the clock.

What You Bring to the Table: A High-Ownership Mindset

  • Professional Software Development

    • Proficiency in building complex web or mobile apps, ideally with TypeScript, React, and Node/NestJS (but a specific language background is not required)

    • Experience developing, monitoring, and supporting services in production.

  • Deep Technical Expertise

    • Strong understanding of service-specific integration testing, E2E testing, and selective unit tests.

    • Familiarity with AWS (ECS, Terraform) and best practices for deploying cloud-based applications.

  • Problem-Solving Chops

    • You thrive in “low-structure, high-ownership” environments, diving deep into complex issues and surfacing clear, elegant solutions.

    • Comfortable balancing immediate customer needs with robust long-term architecture planning.

  • Excellent Communication

    • Clear writing is essential for our remote culture—you know how to articulate ideas, provide concise PR feedback, and document decisions thoroughly.

    • Open to giving and receiving frequent feedback, even when it’s uncomfortable, to drive continuous improvement.

  • Customer Empathy

    • Driven by a desire to make real-world impacts. You love collaborating with PMs and occasionally customers, ensuring that features resonate with end-users’ needs.

Bonus Points For

  • Startup Experience: You’ve thrived in high-growth environments or founded your own venture, appreciating the speed and agility of startups.

  • Experience with Trunk-Based Development: Familiarity with short-lived branches and continuous deployment workflows.

  • First-Principles Thinking: You like to question assumptions, break down problems, and find innovative solutions that raise the bar.

Why Clipboard?

Meaningful Impact

  • We serve critical healthcare staffing needs, helping facilities and professionals stay focused on patient care. Your work has immediate, tangible benefits.

Flexible Work Environment, Unlimited PTO

  • Join a globally distributed team with the flexibility to work remotely or in office in SF and NY if you want to, plus an unlimited PTO policy.

Strong Product-Market Fit

  • With significant growth in booked shifts and revenue, you’ll build features that customers are already eager to use.

Customer-Focused Culture

  • We favor a “testing trophy” mindset, regularly reevaluate tech debt, and encourage open, written communication for collaborative problem-solving.

Estimated total annual compensation: $200,000-$400,000.

  • Each candidate's compensation offer within this range will be based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, and geographic location.

Interview Process:

  • PR assignment and a follow-up interview

  • (Technical Design Document / Second PR assignment) and a follow-up interview

  • Hiring Manager interview

  • Final round interview with Co-CEO

If you’re passionate about crafting robust, user-friendly features and enjoy a dynamic, remote-first environment, join us at Clipboard.

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