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# Software Engineer (TypeScript/JavaScript

- **Company:** Databento, Inc.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Databases, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, WebSocket, ReactJS, Backend, Webpack, Figma, React Redux, Api Design, Restful APIs
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-typescript-javascript-databento-8783265

## About the Role

* Experience working between high-performing design and engineering teams, including production-ready design systems and tools (e.g. Figma handoffs).
 * Proficiency with React, Redux, Vite, Web Workers, and WebSockets.
 * Background in trading, market data, or quantitative finance.
 * Hands-on backend experience building APIs, working with databases, and migrations.
 * Full-stack experience with backends in Python or Rust, including REST API design.
 * Familiarity with Storybook or similar component documentation tooling.
 * Good communication skills and work ethic for a remote workplace.

## Description

We're looking for a midlevel or senior IC to join our Platform/API engineering team. You'll be responsible for building, maintaining, and promoting our JavaScript client library, working closely with our design team to bring production-ready interfaces to life. This role is primarily focused on TypeScript/JavaScript, with some full-stack/Python work as well., * Own, build, and maintain our JavaScript client library, ensuring it is robust, well-tested, and easy for external users to integrate with.

 * Integrate native libraries into JavaScript/TypeScript code using tools like N-API, node-addon-api, or Wasm.
 * Build responsive, performant front-end applications using React, Redux, Vite, Web Workers, and WebSockets.
 * Contribute to full-stack projects, including backend work in Python (or Rust), REST API design, and database/migration work.
 * Work between design and engineering teams to translate designs (e.g. Figma handoffs) into production-ready components and design systems.
 * Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines, including publishing to npm.
 * Document components using Storybook or similar tooling.
 * Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth feature rollouts and updates.


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