Backend Software Engineer (Node.js)
Ubiquiti Inc.
Prague, United States of America
16 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English, Czech Experience level
IntermediateJob location
Remote
Prague, United States of America
Tech stack
API
VoIP
Unix
Cloud Computing
Code Review
Computer Security
Computer Programming
Databases
Continuous Integration
Software Debugging
DevOps
PostgreSQL
Node.js
OAuth
Open Web Application Security
Software Tools
Web Application Security
Software Construction
TypeScript
WebRTC
Computer Networking Systems
Delivery Pipeline
Large Language Models
Backend
GIT
Docker
Job description
You will join the UniFi OS team, which develops and maintains the core operating system powering UniFi Cloud Gateways, NAS, and NVRs. The team provides the secure and stable platform that UniFi applications depend on across networking, camera surveillance, VoIP, and access control., * Design, build, and maintain backend services in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs and service workflows.
- Contribute to architecture and code design decisions across the team.
- Review code and help maintain strong engineering standards, release quality, and development workflows.
- Investigate production issues, debug complex failures, and ship robust fixes.
- Work closely with embedded, web, mobile, product, and design teams to deliver platform capabilities used across the UniFi ecosystem.
- Improve the reliability, observability, and developer experience of the services you work on.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- 3+ years of experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience building software for connected devices, infrastructure products, networking systems, or similarly complex environments
- Good understanding of web security, including OWASP, browser security fundamentals, and OAuth
- Strong debugging skills and experience with defensive programming
- Professional experience with Git, Unix/Linux, and Docker-based environments
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Nice To Have
- Experience with Rust or Go
- Experience with gRPC
- Experience with WebRTC
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and build pipelines
- Practical experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering productivity and quality
- Czech language
Benefits & conditions
- Competitive salary and 5 weeks of vacation per year
- Discretionary bonuses based on individual performance
- Flexible working hours, home office
- Top floor office near Andel with terrace and amazing view of Prague
- Kitchen packed with food, snacks & sodas, coffee, meal allowance
- Teambuilding activities
- A collective of developers who want to make the best product. Maximum effort to keep processes to a minimum, no complex reporting and similar habits
About the company
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you'll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity., At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Simplifying IT.