Member of Technical Staff (Platform Development, Construction Tech)

Location: San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site 5 days a week

About the Role

Our client is a rapidly scaling construction work efficiency platform, leveraging wearable cameras and cutting-edge AI vision models to analyze on-site productivity. They are tackling the $1.6 trillion annual productivity loss in the construction industry by building tools that help teams save on labor costs and improve safety. The company has secured a $5 million seed round and is scaling rapidly toward its Series A.

They are seeking an exceptional Member of Technical Staff to build and scale core platform features that transform how construction teams manage safety, productivity, and workforce development for their frontline craftworkers. This is a high-impact, hands-on coding role where you'll own critical initiatives.

What You'll Build & Solve

You will be responsible for building complex, scalable workforce management systems and intuitive user interfaces for non-technical users in the field:

Company Overview
At AHOY, we are at the forefront of technology, innovating solutions through a unique blend of creativity and cutting-edge technology. Our mission is to empower businesses with state-of-the-art solutions, and we pride ourselves on maintaining a collaborative and innovative work environment. We are currently seeking a Full Stack Developer specializing in AWS Serverless Functions and Autonomous Operations (or AI-D) to join our dynamic team.

Job Overview
As a Full Stack Developer at AHOY, you will be instrumental in developing and implementing serverless applications that leverage AWS technologies. Your expertise in both front-end and back-end development will enable you to design robust solutions that enhance our product offerings. You will work closely with our engineering, data science, and product teams to build scalable and efficient systems that support automated operations and AI-driven functionalities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

Position Overview
AHOY is seeking a Staff Node.js Backend Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will lead the design and development of robust backend solutions that power our applications. You will have a significant impact on our technology stack and architecture while working with a talented team of engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance backend services with Node.js.
• Architect and implement complex features and improvements in our existing applications.
• Collaborate with product managers and frontend developers to create seamless integrations.
• Mentor and guide junior developers through code reviews and architecture discussions.
• Ensure code quality through testing, monitoring, and adherence to best practices.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve our systems.

Requirements

Requirements:

Position Overview
AHOY is on the lookout for a Senior Node.js Backend Developer to join our dynamic remote team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing high-performance backend services that drive our applications. You'll collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver top-notch solutions and elevate our technology stack.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend services using Node.js.
• Collaborate with frontend developers to ensure effective integration of user-facing elements with server-side logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Implement security and data protection measures
• Participate in code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems while keeping documentation up to date.

Requirements

Requirements:

Company Profile
AHOY is a leading technology firm focused on innovation and digital transformation. We specialize in developing scalable software solutions that empower businesses and enhance user experiences. Our diverse team is driven by a commitment to quality and excellence, providing an inclusive and dynamic workplace for tech enthusiasts to grow and thrive.

Position Overview
We are in search of a talented Senior Full Stack Developer to join our expanding team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building high-performance applications and ensuring seamless integration of frontend and backend services. This role requires a solid understanding of modern web technologies and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Position Overview
AHOY is looking for a talented Node.js Backend Developer to join our remote team. In this role, you will be instrumental in building and maintaining backend applications that serve as the backbone for our innovative projects. You will work closely with frontend developers and product teams to deliver efficient and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, test, and maintain server-side applications and APIs using Node.js.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable code and ensure code quality through testing and documentation.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications and identify any bottlenecks.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and best practices in backend development.

Requirements

Requirements:

Do you love building scalable backend systems that power real-world products?
We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team at Ahoy and help us design secure, reliable, and high-performance platforms.

What you’ll do:
🔹 Build and maintain production-ready backend services
🔹 Design APIs and ensure system scalability & performance
🔹 Work with Node.js, TypeScript, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS, Cognito, etc.)
🔹 Collaborate with product, design, and cross-functional teams
🔹 Ensure quality through TDD, CI/CD, and clean architecture

What we’re looking for:
✅ 4+ years of backend development (Node.js/TypeScript)
✅ Strong experience with AWS and microservices
✅ Knowledge of SQL/NoSQL databases, REST/GraphQL APIs
✅ Passion for clean, maintainable, and secure code
✅ Startup or fast-paced environment experience is a plus

Come join us and help shape the future of tech at Ahoy 🚀

As a Senior Staff Software Engineer, you will shape and scale our backend platform, driving technical excellence while remaining hands-on. You’ll lead architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate across teams to deliver cloud-native systems that are secure, scalable, and reliable.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and implement backend architecture and technical strategy.
• Own feature delivery end-to-end, ensuring performance and scalability.
• Champion engineering best practices (TDD, CI/CD, clean architecture).
• Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers to raise technical standards.
• Improve workflows, monitoring, and incident management.
• Partner with Product and stakeholders to align technical and business goals.

Requirements

Requirements

• 7+ years backend engineering, 5+ with Node.js & TypeScript in production.
• Deep expertise in AWS services (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS).
• Proven track record with serverless, microservices, event-driven systems.
• Strong background in API design, distributed systems, debugging.
• Leadership experience in architecture decisions and team mentorship.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and delivery of secure, scalable backend systems. This is a hands-on leadership role with responsibilities spanning architecture, coding, and mentoring, while partnering closely with Product and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and build reliable, testable, production-ready backend services.
• Drive architectural decisions and own features end-to-end.
• Write clean, maintainable code with strong test coverage.
• Mentor engineers and set best practices across the team.
• Oversee system monitoring, incident response, and workflow improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and contribute to hiring efforts.

Requirements

• 5+ years backend experience, 4+ years with Node.js & TypeScript.
• Strong expertise in AWS (Lambda, Cognito, S3, DynamoDB, SQS/SNS, CloudFormation).
• Experience with serverless, microservices, event-driven architectures.
• Skilled in TDD, CI/CD, REST/GraphQL APIs, secure coding.
• Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Startup/fast-paced environment experience preferred.

Position Overview:

The Head of Engineering focuses on backend excellence, ensuring the implementation of high-end engineered solutions and serves as the principal technical authority on all backend engineering matters.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

·      Lead the backend engineering team and establish technical direction

·      Define and implement backend architecture and best practices

·      Drive adoption of modern technologies (Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, AI)

·      Establish scalability, performance, and reliability standards

·      Review and approve critical backend design decisions

·      Mentor and develop backend engineering talent

·      Collaborate with other technical leaders to ensure end-to-end integration

·      Research and evaluate new backend technologies and approaches

Required Skills & Experience

·      8+ years of backend development experience

·      4+ years in a backend leadership role

·      Deep expertise in Node.js, MongoDB, Redis, and other backend technologies

·      Experience with applied AI/ML in production systems

·      Strong understanding of scalability, performance, and reliability engineering

·      Track record of building high-performance backend systems

·      Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field; Master's preferred