Backend Engineer

Nanit is moving families beyond overwhelm by transforming how parents understand their baby’s early years. We combine advanced AI, real-world data from billions of sleep hours, and clinical expertise to deliver the clarity and confidence every parent deserves. Trusted by over one million families and backed by $125M in funding, we’re building an entirely new category: predictive parenting intelligence. Here, your work directly impacts millions of families. Our team of scientists, engineers, and parents is small but mighty - we share a mission to make early childhood easier, healthier, and more connected. If you want to work on technology that genuinely matters, join us. Join our dynamic engineering team as a Backend Engineer, where you will contribute significantly to the development of robust backend solutions and product innovations. If you have a passion for software engineering, enjoy tackling challenges, and view software development as an art form, you might be the perfect fit for our team. What you’ll be doing - Backend System Development - Use cutting-edge technologies to develop and refine backend systems integral to our product’s functionality and user experience. Product-Driven Development - Play an active role in a product-focused squad, contributing to projects that align with the company’s vision and the product’s roadmap. Engineering Project Participation - Take part in significant engineering projects, applying best practices in software craftsmanship to deliver high-quality solutions. Technology Stack - Work with a broad range of technologies including Kubernetes, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Materialize, Postgres, Rust, Clojure, and Elixir to design and scale backend systems. Collaboration and Integration - Collaborate with various teams within the company, contributing to essential microservices and APIs that underpin the product. Backend Guild Engagement - Actively contribute to a backend guild that drives best practices, guidelines, and standards across the R&D team. Who You Are - Professional Experience - 3-5 years of experience in backend software development, demonstrating solid coding skills and a foundational understanding of software design/architecture. System Management Knowledge - Familiarity with critical production systems, encompassing aspects like load balancing, caching, and distributed systems. Web Services Skills - Proficiency in designing and maintaining web services, particularly with REST and WebSocket protocols. Monitoring Abilities - Competence in monitoring high-rate, intensive systems using tools like Grafana and Prometheus. Kubernetes and Cloud Services - Experience with Kubernetes and cloud services (AWS preferred) is beneficial. Problem-solving and Adaptability - Strong capability to solve complex issues and adapt to evolving technologies and environments. Agile Familiarity - Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices. Preferred Skills - Enthusiasm for new technologies and willingness to explore them. Ability to independently take a concept from research to production. Proactive in stepping out of your comfort zone. Commitment to well-crafted and rigorously tested code. Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) is a plus. If you’re excited by this opportunity and feel aligned with the role’s requirements, we invite you to apply and contribute to our product’s success! Why Nanit? Nanit products can actually change lives. We’re an integral part of the lives of new parents, making an exciting but stressful time a little more manageable. We are international and believe our diversity makes our culture, products, and brand even better. We invest in our people. We consider each employee a long-term investment and we see value in continuously helping them to advance in their lives and careers Nanit is a fun, collaborative group of hard workers! We believe in an appropriate work-life balance and offer a flexible, open environment. We are at the forefront of innovation, creating products and services that have never been seen before. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected class. #IL-Hybrid