> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2118945-senior-backend-engineer-clickstack](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2118945-senior-backend-engineer-clickstack). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Backend Engineer - ClickStack - **Company:** Clickhouse Inc - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Online Transaction Processing, Open Source Technology, Queueing Systems, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Data Logging, Grafana, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, Vertica, Api Design, Stream Processing, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pda002hqoe ## About the Role * A backend engineer who excels at building reliable, performant services in TypeScript and Node.js. * A creative problem-solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment. * Driven to ship features that make a tangible impact for customers. * Eager to learn and push boundaries, embracing new technologies and approaches. * Love what you do and are passionate about software. * Move fast and learn from mistakes. * Love the freedom to create with minimal interruptions. What You Bring: * 5+ years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on backend development, with a preference for building developer tools or infrastructure. * Strong TypeScript and Node.js skills (experience with Express, Fastify, or similar frameworks). * Solid understanding of API design, distributed systems, and data modeling. * Experience with Go is a plus - you'll occasionally contribute to Go-based services. * Familiarity with containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes). * A passion for open source and the developer community. * Experience creating developer tooling and an eye for how to design for developers. Bonus Points: * Experience with ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, or other analytical/OLTP databases. * Strong opinions on observability tools and a vision for making them 10x better. * Familiarity with OpenTelemetry, logging pipelines, or metrics infrastructure. * Experience with SDKs or client library design. * Exposure to message queues, streaming systems (Kafka, NATS), or event-driven architectures. ## Description * Shape the product: Own and build key backend services and infrastructure that power our observability platform, ensuring reliable, high-throughput data pipelines and APIs that developers depend on every day. * Engage with the community: Collaborate with open-source contributors and customers, solve their challenges, and incorporate their feedback into our backend architecture and API design. * Tackle technical challenges: Design and implement scalable backend systems capable of ingesting, processing, and querying petabytes of observability data. You'll build the foundational services that empower engineers to crack production issues like never before. ## Related Videos - [Scaling: from 0 to 20 million users](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/676-scaling-from-0-to-20-million-users) - [Stop using Node.js like in 2020! What changed and what you can do today with Node.js](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100011-stop-using-node-js-like-in-2020-what-changed-and-what-you-can-do-today-with-node-js) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [Stop Using Node.js Like It’s 2020! - Alfonso Graziano](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1863-stop-using-node-js-like-it-s-2020-alfonso-graziano) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)