Common Room · 2 months ago
Software Engineer, Backend
United States
Full-time
Remote
Entry, Mid Level
$150K/yr - $210K/yr
2+ years expCommon Room is a customer intelligence platform that leverages AI enrichment and automation to enhance the customer journey for B2B companies. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer who will build APIs, ensure system efficiency, scalability, and reliability, and participate in company-building initiatives within a fast-paced startup environment.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Contact ManagementGenerative AIMarketing AutomationSales Automation
Responsibilities
Build APIs that other engineers can use to solve customer problems in our product
Ensure that our systems are efficient, scalable and reliable
Identify and participate in important company-building initiatives that a fast growing startup needs
Qualification
Required
2+ years of experience
Operate independently, but don't hesitate to seek help and support from those around you to get your job done
Revel in your craft, are excited by and capable of owning large projects primarily on the backend domain
Collaborate effectively with other experienced engineers, including application/front-end engineers
Good judgement on tradeoffs and tools needed to solve the problem, and don't over index on trendy/fashionable tech. Prefer supported, stable technologies
Use customer problems as input into designing systems, and find joy in creating simple, elegant solutions
Consider observability, SLA and scalability implications, but are able to avoid premature optimization
Feel at home with AWS, Postgres, and Node.js
Bring your authentic self to work, and engage in candid + respectful feedback
Build sustainably, and are capable of managing your time and priorities as best suits your needs
Enjoy the journey as much as the destination, but never lose sight of the destination
Demonstrate pride, ownership, and accountability for your work, and expect the same from those you work with
Benefits
Competitive base compensation with meaningful equity ownership
Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision, HSA and FSA
We pay 100% of your employee premium and 50% of your premium for any dependents
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Paid Company Holidays
Work from home policy including a laptop and support for your home office needs
Monthly Remote Stipend
401(k) self contribution
Paid Family Leave
Opportunity to join a diverse, passionate, and fun team at a pivotal time in the company’s lifecycle
Company
Common Room
Know who to target, when to engage, and how to convert with the most informed GTM AI.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$52.9MKey Investors
GreylockIndex Ventures
2021-04-01Series B· $32.3M
2020-09-01Series A· $16.3M
2020-03-01Seed· $4.3M
Leadership Team
Linda Lian
Co-Founder and CEO
Viraj Mody
Co-Founder, CTO
Recent News
Index Ventures
2025-12-05
Greylock
2025-12-02
2025-11-25
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