*** This role is onsite based in New York. ***
Aescape is a New York–based technology company building the future of recovery. Through intelligent, precision bodywork, Aescape delivers personalized experiences that adapt to every body—turning recovery into a consistent, outcomes-driven practice so people can move better, recover faster, and feel their best every day.
By combining real-time body intelligence, advanced robotics, and proprietary software designed to improve with every session, Aescape transforms recovery from an occasional service into a scalable, measurable system—setting a new standard for modern wellness.
Aescape powers recovery across leading fitness, hospitality, and wellness environments and is backed by Valor Equity Partners, BroadLight Capital, and Mecha Ventures. For more information, visit www.aescape.com.
Aescape is looking for a Senior or Staff level Backend Engineer that will work directly with a stellar team to help build core software components that enable the team to quickly build and deploy complex software. You will have the opportunity to proactively solve unique problems and build software and systems that act as force multipliers for our development teams. This is an amazing opportunity for you to own core services architecture and develop your system design capabilities as we revolutionize the massage therapy industry. If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!
What You'll DoDesign and implement scalable, robust APIs in Golang that power our main applications.
Enforce best practices in coding, testing, and documentation across the team.
Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges in both development and production environments.
Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic planning for our backend ecosystem.
Be diligent, curious, and take complete ownership of your code end-to-end with a clear sense of urgency.
Leverage data-driven insights to refine system performance and functionality.
Drive data-informed decisions by leveraging analytics to refine system performance.
Collaborate closely with Product and Design teams to shape innovative features.
Demonstrated workplace proficiency in at least one or more programming languages (e.g., Go, Python, or similar).
Degree in-or experience equivalent to Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering.
Strong understanding of database design and modeling (e.g., PostgreSQL).
Proven track record developing scalable systems and RESTful services.
Experience building and maintaining data pipelines and ETL processes.
Understanding of automated testing, deployment processes, and tools.
Bias toward action - iteratively creating solutions and deploying to production frequently.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work hybrid in our NYC office.
The chance to make a difference with a product that will make the world a healthier place.
Medical, vision, and dental insurance covered by us.
401k with up to a 4% company match.
Flexible paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
Working late? Dinner is on us.
Super interesting, challenging-but-tractable technical problems to solve.
We’ll grow together—your personal and professional growth are equally important.
An environment that empowers individuals, emboldens teams, and rewards achievement.
Competitive salary + bonus. The base salary range for the role is $160,000-$200,000.
At Aescape, we're on a mission to redefine self-care for a better world, and we're seeking trailblazers to join us on this journey. We're inspired by individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to learn. We value diverse perspectives and resourceful, determined individuals who are committed to making a difference. At Aescape, we empower people to reach their full potential, just as our product empowers better living. If you're ready to innovate, create, and make a meaningful impact, we want you on our team. YOUR JOURNEY. YOUR AESCAPE.
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What We Do
Building intelligent massage therapy to help people feel and live better, longer.
