Senior Backend Engineer / Node.js / MusicTech / NYC (Onsite) - Motion Recruitment : Job Details

Backend Engineer - Gamified Consumer App (NYC, In-Person) Join a fast-growing consumer social app that has reached 400k+ daily active users and 4M+ downloads, consistently ranking in the top 10 of the iOS music game charts. We've found product-market fit and are building the go-to destination for music lovers. We're looking for a Backend Engineer who's excited to scale infrastructure that supports millions of users. You'll play a key role in optimizing our backend systems, building new internal tools, and contributing to the future of our platform as we rapidly grow. What You'll Do

• Scale and optimize backend infrastructure
• Improve system security, performance, and long-term reliability
• Support feature development and A/B testing
• Lead long-term data initiatives
• Build internal tools to streamline operations

You Might Be a Fit If You Have

• 3+ years of backend experience on high-traffic consumer apps
• Strong skills in PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, and TypeScript
• A strong product sense and love for building delightful user experiences
• A passion for music, gaming, and internet culture
• Bonus: you've launched your own app or led a team at a startup

The Offer

• Competitive salary and significant equity
• Health benefits and unlimited PTO
• Relocation support (in-person role in NYC)
• Regular team offsites at concerts and music festivals

Why Join

• Ship features used by 1M+ monthly active users
• Work with major artists and creators
• Be part of a thriving community with 160k+ Discord members
• Help shape the future of gamified consumer software

If you're excited to build fast, ship often, and define what fun looks like in consumer tech - we'd love to meet you. Posted by: Henry Mills Specialization :

• Javascript