Software Engineer, Product Backend (4-8 YOE)
WFA Digital Insight
The demand for skilled software engineers with expertise in backend development continues to surge, with a 25% increase in job openings over the past year. Airtable, a pioneer in the no-code app platform, is seeking a talented Software Engineer to join their team. With a strong focus on remote work, digital skills are essential for success in this role. As the company continues to grow, with over 500,000 organizations relying on their platform, the need for innovative and skilled engineers has never been more pressing. Candidates should be prepared to showcase their expertise in backend development and their ability to work in a collaborative, remote environment.
Job Description
About the Role
As a Software Engineer at Airtable, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the company's product features, with a primary focus on backend development. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and data science, to create innovative solutions that meet the needs of Airtable's customers. The company is committed to bringing the power of computing and software development to everyone, and as a member of the engineering team, you will play a key role in achieving this mission.Airtable's platform is used by over 500,000 organizations, including 80% of the Fortune 100, to transform how work gets done. The company's customers rely on the platform to run global processes, coordinate precision manufacturing pipelines, and consolidate previously siloed mission-critical data into a single source of truth. As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring that the platform remains secure, compliant, and enterprise-ready.
The company has openings on two teams: the Admin Team and the Platform Interoperability Team. The Admin Team is responsible for ensuring that Airtable is secure, compliant, and enterprise-ready, while the Platform Interoperability Team builds the systems that allow agents, integrations, and connected workflows to interact with Airtable as a platform.
What You Will Do
- Spec and build product features that are beautiful, consistent, and fast, that encourage exploration, and that earn the trust of Airtable's customers through predictable, reliable, and thoughtful interactions
- Work at all levels of the stack, from AWS, Node.js, and SQL to React, HTML, and CSS to build and maintain end-to-end products on Airtable, with a primary focus on backend development
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product management, design, research, and data science to create innovative new features that enable customers to do their best work
- Own and execute the end-to-end implementation of new features that will contribute to making Airtable's toolkit even more powerful and successful
- Ensure that the platform remains secure, compliant, and enterprise-ready
- Work on key admin capabilities like the Admin Panel, SSO, and audit systems, as well as foundational features like User Groups
- Build the systems that allow agents, integrations, and connected workflows to interact with Airtable as a platform
- Ensure that Airtable is a first-class participant in the agentic ecosystem
- Treat Airtable as a source of truth that humans and agents alike can reliably act on, whether through direct integrations, AI-powered workflows, or large-scale data operations
What We Are Looking For
- 4-8 years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend development
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Node.js, SQL, and React
- Experience working with AWS, HTML, and CSS
- Strong understanding of software development principles, including design patterns and testing
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work in a collaborative, remote environment
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and data science
- Strong understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise readiness
Nice to Have
- Experience working with no-code app platforms
- Knowledge of AI-powered workflows and large-scale data operations
- Experience working with agentic ecosystems
- Strong understanding of cloud-based infrastructure and scalability
- Experience working with global processes and precision manufacturing pipelines
Benefits and Perks
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO policy and remote work stipend
- Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
- Recognition and rewards for outstanding performance
- Access to mental health and wellness resources
- Flexible working hours and remote work options
How to Stand Out
- Tip: Showcase your expertise in backend development and your ability to work in a collaborative, remote environment.
- Tip: Highlight your experience working with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, and data science.
- Tip: Be prepared to discuss your understanding of security, compliance, and enterprise readiness.
- Tip: Research Airtable's platform and be prepared to discuss how you can contribute to the company's mission.
- Tip: Emphasize your strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Tip: Prepare examples of your experience working with AWS, Node.js, and SQL.
- Tip: Be ready to discuss your experience working with no-code app platforms and AI-powered workflows.
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