--- title: 'Fullstack Software Engineer (YC) - US Remote at Pragmatike' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/fullstack-software-engineer-yc-us-remote-pragmatike-los-angeles-9a2z4616m2qk' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-06' --- # Fullstack Software Engineer (YC) - US Remote at Pragmatike - **Company:** Pragmatike - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-03 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-06 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike/fd7bd509-9bd1-4385-beaf-86fd036f8f61/application **Skills:** TypeScript, NestJS, Node.js, API Design, Distributed Systems, Event-Driven Architectures, Asynchronous Processing, Third-Party API Integration, Webhooks, System Design, Observability Tools, Monitoring Systems, Testing, Software Engineering Best Practices, BullMQ, Queue Management, Background Job Processing, Next.js, Frontend Frameworks, Cloud Infrastructure > Design, build, and scale integration-heavy backend services using TypeScript and NestJS. The role involves architecting scalable APIs, event-driven systems, and high-throughput workflows for a fast-growing technology company. ## Job description Location: United States (Remote) Start Date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English required Type: Full-time ## ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing technology company building critical infrastructure that powers high-volume, real-time business operations across multiple systems and platforms. We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer with strong TypeScript and NestJS expertise to help design, build, and scale integration-heavy backend services that process large volumes of transactions and data. This is an opportunity to join a high-ownership engineering culture where developers are encouraged to move quickly, solve meaningful technical challenges, and have a direct impact on product and platform evolution. You'll work closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams to build reliable, scalable systems that support mission-critical workflows used by customers worldwide. ## WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design, develop, and maintain backend services using TypeScript and NestJS. - Architect and implement scalable APIs, integrations, and event-driven systems. - Build and optimize high-throughput workflows that process large volumes of transactions and data. - Design data models, service architectures, and integration patterns for complex distributed systems. - Develop reliable asynchronous processing systems using queues, workers, and background jobs. - Collaborate with Product and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. - Improve platform reliability, performance, and operational efficiency. - Implement observability best practices, including logging, monitoring, metrics, tracing, and alerting. - Contribute to API design, developer experience, documentation, and internal tooling. - Participate in architectural discussions and influence long-term platform strategy. - Leverage modern AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and code quality. - Take ownership of projects from design through deployment and ongoing optimization. ## WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 4+ years of professional backend software engineering experience. - Strong proficiency in TypeScript and experience building production systems with NestJS or similar Node.js frameworks. - Proven experience designing and building scalable APIs and backend services. - Strong understanding of distributed systems, event-driven architectures, and asynchronous processing. - Experience integrating with third-party APIs, webhooks, and external platforms. - Solid system design skills and the ability to architect solutions that handle significant scale and complexity. - Experience working with observability tools, monitoring systems, and production troubleshooting. - Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, and maintainability. - Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. - A proactive, ownership-driven mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote environment. ## NICE TO HAVE - Experience with queue management and background job processing tools such as BullMQ or similar technologies. - Familiarity with Next.js or modern frontend frameworks. - Experience building high-volume transactional or integration-heavy systems. - Exposure to cloud infrastructure and DevOps best practices. - Experience working in startup or high-growth environments. - Knowledge of distributed architectures, microservices, and platform engineering concepts. - Experience using AI-powered development tools as part of your engineering workflow. WHY JOIN? Our client is building highly scalable technology that sits at the core of critical business operations, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex systems, large-scale integrations, and real-world technical challenges. You'll join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where ownership is encouraged, decisions are made quickly, and engineers have meaningful influence on architecture, product direction, and engineering culture. This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging backend problems, work with modern technologies, and grow alongside an ambitious team building for scale. Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with GDPR, your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process. ## About Pragmatike ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Pragmatike is a remote tech recruitment platform that connects businesses with vetted software engineers, data specialists, and IT professionals across 60+ countries, promising hires within 48 hours. - **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped/early-stage; no disclosed funding rounds) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France (with offices in San Francisco, CA, USA and presence in UAE, Armenia, Turkey) - **Founded**: 2022 - **Founders**: Grégoire Clement (Co-Founder & CEO), Mathias Guigui (COO & Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: IT Services and IT Consulting / Talent Recruitment - **Target customers**: Remote-first companies of all sizes – from startups and scaleups to large enterprises – primarily in SaaS and Fintech, but open to all industries (excluding defense, medical, weaponry) - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Simplify IT talent recruitment … score top remote developers and tech professionals. Easy peasy!” ## Products & Services - **Recruitment-as-a-Service**: End-to-end hiring process with human-picked vetting (no AI screening). Clients submit requirements, get matched within 48 hours, and receive a dedicated personal manager for the duration of the engagement. - **International Payroll & Compliance Management**: Handles contracts, IP protection, and local labor law compliance for remote hires across 100+ countries. - **Talent Pool Access**: Database of 50K+ candidates globally; specializes in niche technologies (AS400, Erlang, Scala, Elixir, cybersecurity, IoT, ML) as well as standard stacks (React, Node, Python, Swift, etc.). - **Roles Covered**: Full-stack developers, data engineers, mobile developers, DevOps, product managers, marketing, finance, sales – all fully remote. ## Market Standing - **Valuation**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric**: Reports 10,000+ vetted specialists in network; trusted by 50+ brands; currently posting 283 active job openings - **Notable Investors/Partners**: No investors disclosed; client logos not individually named but described as “unicorns, small businesses, large enterprises” - **Growth Signals**: - Year-over-year job postings growth: **+1079.2%** - Operates in 60+ countries - Stages talent in 2 offices (Paris, San Francisco) with remote workforce spanning 20+ locations ## Competitive Advantages - **100% Remote DNA**: The company was built for remote hiring, focusing on international talent – unlike traditional local staffing agencies. - **Human Vetting, No Fake AI**: Claims a rigorous human selection process (communication, English proficiency, technical test, client validation) rather than automated screening. - **Speed**: Guaranteed match within 48 hours; trial period offered at €0. - **Cost Advantage**: 30–50% cheaper than local market rates for freelance developers, with no hidden fees. - **Flexible, Project-Based Pricing**: No subscriptions or packages; pricing per hour (€31–€59) tailored to client budget. - **Niche Expertise**: Able to source rare specialists (AS400, Erlang, etc.) often inaccessible via traditional channels. ## Strategic Focus - **Global Expansion**: Growing presence in EMEA, UAE, and Americas; actively posting jobs across time zones. - **Quality Over Quantity**: Emphasizes human-curated matches over automated algorithms. - **SaaS & Fintech Concentration**: Primary verticals, while remaining industry-agnostic for broader reach. - **Cost Leadership**: Maintaining price advantage to undercut larger competitors like Toptal or Upwork. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as a “young startup” that “pampers clients like bees nurturing honey” – high-touch, service-oriented environment. - **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: Fully remote operations; employees work from physical offices in Paris or San Francisco as needed, but the company is built for remote work. - **Team**: Small team of ~7 employees (down 25% YoY, likely due to strategic refocus), with HR as the largest department (33%). - **Growth Opportunity**: Working at a fast-growing platform that tripled job postings in a year offers exposure to global tech talent markets and recruitment ops. - **Perks**: Not explicitly listed, but flexible, project-based environment with international exposure. ## Sources 1. [pragmatike.com](https://www.pragmatike.com/) 2. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragmatikee) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/pragmatike) 4. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/pragmatike) 5. 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