About Placer.ai

One of the fastest growing tech companies in North America, Placer.ai (“Placer”) reached $100 million ARR “Centaur” status in 2024, within 6 years of launching the Placer platform. We previously crossed the $1B valuation “Unicorn” threshold in 2022.

Our A.I.-based SaaS platform transforms how leaders make critical decisions by unlocking unparalleled visibility into markets and locations, creating a blue ocean market of more than $100B. And the best part is, we accomplished this by leading a privacy-first business in which data has been stripped of user identifiers and only aggregated information is provided within the platform.

Our platform provides instant visibility into almost any location in the U.S. We have grown exponentially over the past 6 years, counting more than 4,000+ paying customers including many Fortune 500 companies, such as, JP Morgan Chase, Wayfair, Google and many more.

Named one of Forbes America’s Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast company, we are proud of our collaborative, innovative and inclusive culture.

Summary

We're seeking a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a backend orientation to take the development of high-performance, scalable, and distributed systems powering our analytics platform. You will drive the implementation of backend and frontend systems and contribute to data-driven capabilities at scale. You’ll collaborate with product managers and other engineers to bring innovative features to life and deliver high-impact solutions to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend architecture for scalable, high-performance systems
• Build a next-generation analytics web app on React
• Build robust APIs and data services to power a next-generation analytics platform
• Work with distributed systems, databases, and cloud infrastructure to ensure reliability and speed
• Maintain and optimize backend & frontend services, pipelines, and application logic
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and architectural planning
  
  

Requirements

• At least 4 years as a full stack or backend-focused developer
• 2–3 years of experience with React
• Strong experience with backend development, including proficiency in Node.js, Python, Java, or Go
• Experience designing and maintaining distributed systems and APIs
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform or AWS
• Knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB, BigQuery)
• CS degree or equivalent experience
• Self-initiated and quick learner
  
  

ADVANTAGES

• Experience with state management technology such as Redux, MobX, NgRx, Zustand
• Algorithms and data structures experience
• Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Kafka, or Airflow. Familiarity with data modeling, batch/stream data processing, and ETL pipelines.
• Knowledge of system and client performance optimization and monitoring
• Experience with Design systems
• Passionate about best coding and design practices
  
  

WHY JOIN PLACER.AI?

• Join a rocketship! We are pioneers of a new market that we are creating
• Take a central and critical role at Placer.ai
• Work with, and learn from, top-notch talent
• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits
  
  

Noteworthy Links To Learn More About Placer

• Placer.ai in a nutshell
• Placer.ai's recent $100M round C funding (unicorn valuation!)
• Placer.ai's data
• Placer.ai in the news
• COVID-19 Economic Recovery Dashboard
  
  

Placer.ai is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and promoting a safe, healthy working environment for all employees.

Placer.ai is an equal opportunity employer and has a global remote workforce. Placer.ai’s applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to an applicant’s disability or need for accommodation. Any Placer.ai applicant who requires reasonable accommodations during the application process should contact Placer.ai’s Human Resources Department to make the need for an accommodation known.