Senior Backend Engineer, Member Experience at Raya

Join Raya's backend team to build and scale the services powering subscriptions and social features for an exclusive creative community. You will take ownership of core systems using Node.js and TypeScript, specifically managing the subscription lifecycle via Apple StoreKit. This high-impact role offers autonomy in a fast-moving, remote-first environment.

About the role

Shape the experience for an exclusive global community of creatives within a private, high-growth social network. Enjoy exceptional benefits including a $50 daily meal stipend, unlimited vacation, and a $1,000 annual travel grant to explore new places. Work in a remote-first culture that prioritizes technical excellence, autonomy, and meaningful human connection over mindless scaling.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead the development of backend services using Node.js and TypeScript to support member-facing social features.
• Manage the end-to-end subscription lifecycle, including server-side receipt validation and purchase verification through Apple StoreKit and Apple Pay.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams of designers and data scientists to ensure scalable, user-centric solutions that enhance the member experience.

Requirements

• Possesses over 6 years of hands-on experience building and scaling production backend systems in fast-paced startup environments.
• Demonstrates mastery of Node.js and TypeScript with a track record of delivering maintainable and high-performance software architecture.
• Has direct experience with Apple StoreKit or Apple Pay on the server side, particularly regarding payment subscriptions for B2C products.

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate effectively with designers and data scientists.
• Strong problem-solving abilities to tackle complex technical challenges.
• Experience with other relevant technologies such as MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Redis, and Docker.

Skills

• Node.js and TypeScript proficiency.
• Experience with Apple StoreKit and Apple Pay.
• Knowledge of database management systems (MongoDB, PostgreSQL).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).

Benefits

• $50 daily meal stipend.
• Unlimited vacation.
• $1,000 annual travel grant.

Schedule

• Remote work.

Pay

• Not disclosed.