Senior Full Stack Engineer

k-ID is a trailblazing tech startup, specializing in providing advanced, privacy-centric tools designed to protect and empower kids and teens online. We have secured pivotal partnerships with key industry leaders in the gaming industry and are venture-backed by leading global VCs. We are poised for unprecedented growth and expansion in the coming year.We are seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer at k-ID, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our public web applications and providing a positive digital experience for our game studio partners and their end-users.Key Responsibilities:Lead the technical design of a Next.js web application, working with UX designers and junior engineers to build a responsive, user-friendly interface, while implementing best practices for web performance, scalability, and maintainabilityLead the launch and scaling of our product to support tens of partners and tens of millions of concurrent usersEnsure that backend and frontend systems operate smoothly in production by triaging and resolving operational issuesBe a champion for security best practices in the frontend and backend, to protect sensitive user data against emerging threatsConduct code reviews and mentorship to elevate team capabilities and product qualityHelp build a positive and inclusive work cultureRequirementsMinimum Requirements:BS in Computer Science or equivalent5 years of engineering experienceExperience with Typescript, React, Next.js, Redis, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, S3, and KubernetesExperience shipping mature backend systems at high scaleExcited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownershipPreferred Requirements:Experience working with UX designers to build delightful frontend user interfacesDesire to work in an early-stage, fast-paced environment with a degree of ambiguityExcited to primarily be an individual contributor with a ton of ownershipAbility to work during a daily overlap of a few hours with the rest of the team (starting 14:00 UTC)Excellent communication skills in EnglishBenefitsCompetitive Salary:A competitive startup salary commensurate with experience and skillsBenefits Package:Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Professional Development:Opportunities for ongoing learning and developmentExposure to multifaceted projects in a fast-growing industryInnovative Culture:A collaborative and inclusive work environmentThe opportunity to be a part of a company that's making a positive impact on the online experiences of kids and teens