ABOUT PLACER.AI:
Placer.ai is transforming how organizations understand the physical world. Our location analytics platform provides unprecedented visibility into locations, markets, and consumer behavior. Placer empowers thousands of customers—from Fortune 500 companies, to local governments and nonprofits— to make smarter, data-driven decisions.
What sets us apart? We've built the most advanced location intelligence platform in the market while maintaining an uncompromising commitment to privacy, proving that powerful analytics and responsible data practices can coexist.
Our growth reflects the market's demand: we reached $100M in annual recurring revenue within just 6 years of launching, achieved unicorn status with a $1B+ valuation in 2022, and continue to expand rapidly as one of North America's fastest-growing tech companies. We're creating a $100B+ market opportunity, and we're just getting started.
Named one of Forbes America's Best Startup Employers and a Deloitte Technology Fast 500 company, we're building a culture where innovation thrives, collaboration is the norm, and every team member contributes to reshaping how the world understands location.
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's $100M round C funding (unicorn valuation!)
- See our data in action at The Anchor
- Placer.ai in the news
- Video: About Placer for Commercial Real Estate
- Video Playlist: Placer Brand & Explainer Videos
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.
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What We Do
Placer.ai is the most advanced foot traffic analytics platform allowing anyone with a stake in the physical world to instantly generate insights into any property for a deeper understanding of the factors that drive success.
Placer.ai is the first platform that fully empowers professionals in retail, commercial real estate, hospitality, finance, economic development, and more to truly understand and maximize their offline activities.
Why Work With Us
Placer is a remote first with a highly collaborative culture. Our product solves many use cases, from mitigating food deserts to battling blood shortages during rapid response crises, Placer data plays a critical role in supporting local communities and driving social progress in addition to providing invaluable market intelligence to our clients.
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