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title: 'Senior+ Backend Software Engineer - Asia at Palmstreet'
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# Senior+ Backend Software Engineer - Asia at Palmstreet

- **Company:** Palmstreet
- **Location:** Asia
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-03-11
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/palmstreet/bf862a0f-5d42-4956-bc52-ced26b039784

## Job description

About Palmstreet: [Palmstreet](http://palmstreet.app/) is the #1 live shopping platform for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping, beginning with plant sellers. Fueled by a passionate, plant-loving community, we rapidly expanded into new categories to better serve our fast-growing audience. Our vision is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” bringing the charm of in-person shopping to engaging, social online experiences. Backed by top Silicon Valley VCs and powered by a nimble, empathetic team, we’ve grown our GMV by 500x in the last 18 months. As we continue shaping the future of social commerce, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to grow with us and join our mission.

The Opportunity: Palmstreet is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the team on key architectural decisions, work on core user experiences like instant bidding and live interactions, develop scalable architecture to handle millions of users, innovate core features like live streaming and checkout processes, and maintain a reliable deployment pipeline.

Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power both web and mobile applications using Node.js
- Work closely with PM and design to build scalable products and services
- Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature, or system with expert end-to-end understanding
- Successfully complete projects at large scope while maintaining a consistently high level of productivity
- Take active ownership of DevOps responsibilities including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, deployment automation, and system reliability
- Leverage AI coding tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code) to accelerate development velocity and improve code quality

Qualifications:

- BS (or higher) in Computer Science
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin
- 5+ years experience building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
- Payment system experience preferred
- Hands-on DevOps experience: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
- Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code) preferred
- Experience building high-concurrency systems preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience creating web interfaces using React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to integrate with backend services

Your Location:

- Remote - Anywhere in the China

Compensation:

- Salary range: 600k - 1M RMB / year.
- 5 insurances + 1 housing fund(五险一金) included
- Equity grants will also be provided as part of the total compensation package.

Why Join Us?

- Shape the future of live shopping: Be part of a dynamic team revolutionizing the online shopping experience, combining creativity and technology to create immersive, interactive platforms for sellers and buyers alike.
- Collaborate with industry pioneers: Work alongside a nimble, innovative team, backed by some of the most prestigious VCs in Silicon Valley, with opportunities to influence the product direction.
- Solving complex challenges: You'll take on complex problems that others haven't yet been able to solve, driving innovation and pushing boundaries in your work.
- Thrive in a flat, startup environment: Take full ownership of your projects while working alongside a supportive team that values collaboration and mutual respect.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: Palmstreet is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from everyone—especially those whose identities are traditionally underrepresented in tech. We do not discriminate on race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, political belief, or any other characteristic protected by law. For roles in Canada, we also comply with the Employment Equity Act. Application Process: We’re excited to review your application! If your experience aligns with what we’re looking for, our hiring team will reach out to schedule an initial screening call and walk you through the next steps of our interview process. While we try our best to respond to everyone, the high volume of applications may mean we’re unable to provide individual updates if we decide not to move forward. To stay connected and explore future opportunities, follow us on [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmstreet/) or visit us at https://palmstreet.app/careers.

## About Palmstreet

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Palmstreet is a community-obsessed live-shopping platform that connects collectors and sellers of rare plants, handmade crafts, vintage goods, and unique finds through interactive live streams and a marketplace.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Venture-backed)
- **Headquarters**: Menlo Park, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2020
- **Founders**: Chen Li (Co-Founder & CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Social commerce / live shopping / e‑commerce marketplace
- **Target customers**: B2C (collectors and buyers) and B2B (sellers / creators); primarily focused on niche collectible categories
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “Transforming shopping into an interactive and personal experience. We aim to celebrate uniqueness, connections, and bring the warmth of Main Street to the digital world, making every purchase meaningful.” [palmstreet.app/careers](https://palmstreet.app/careers)

## Products & Services
- **[Live Shopping Platform]**: Mobile app and website where sellers broadcast live shows and viewers can purchase items in real time. Supports interactive chat and bidding.
- **[Marketplace]**: Traditional listing-based marketplace with over 1 million listings for plants, handmade crafts, vintage decor, crystals, reptiles, fashion, beauty, and more. [palmstreet.app](https://palmstreet.app/)
- **[Seller Hub]**: A dashboard for sellers to manage live shows, listings, orders, and growth analytics. Offers flexible selling methods (live or direct) and competitive low fees. [palmstreet.app](https://palmstreet.app/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: **Total Funding** – $25M (raised in a Venture Round on May 1, 2025) [palmstreet.app/blog](https://palmstreet.app/blog/palmstreet-raises-25m-to-bring-live-shopping-to-more-creators-and-collectors)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: a16z (Andreessen Horowitz), Craft Ventures, and Headline (lead investors), plus an unnamed group of early-stage investors. [palmstreet.app/blog](https://palmstreet.app/blog/palmstreet-raises-25m-to-bring-live-shopping-to-more-creators-and-collectors)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - Community of **over 2 million** collectors and sellers (LinkedIn)
  - Community sales **grew 5x** over the 12 months prior to May 2025
  - Headcount: **34 employees** (+21.1% YoY) [linkedin.com/company/palmstreet](https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmstreet)
  - Expanding from rare plants into handmade crafts, crystals, reptiles, and other collectible categories
  - Active job postings increased **+400% year-over-year** (5 open roles as of mid‑2025)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Niche focus on collectibles**: Unlike general live‑commerce platforms (e.g., Whatnot, TikTok Shop), Palmstreet started with rare plants and has built a devoted community around highly specific, passionate collector categories.
- **Low‑fee, seller‑friendly model**: Competitive selling fees compared to other marketplaces, with a free seller plan available. [palmstreet.app](https://palmstreet.app/)
- **Authentic community culture**: Described as “built like a family” and “community-obsessed” – emphasis on human connection and discovering one‑of‑a‑kind items, replicating the feel of a local Main Street.
- **Backed by top‑tier VCs**: a16z, Craft, and Headline provide credibility and network effects in the live‑commerce space.

## Strategic Focus
- **Category expansion**: Onboarding creators in both new and existing categories (e.g., reptiles, fashion, beauty) to go beyond plants.
- **Product & GTM investment**: Using the $25M funding to build features that make live shopping more fun and safe, and to grow the go‑to‑market team. [palmstreet.app/blog](https://palmstreet.app/blog/palmstreet-raises-25m-to-bring-live-shopping-to-more-creators-and-collectors)
- **Scaling the team**: Aggressively hiring across product, engineering, business development, and marketing to support rapid growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Remote‑first culture**: “Live & work anywhere” – Palmstreet has a true global team with employees in the US, Canada, China, and Mexico. [palmstreet.app/careers](https://palmstreet.app/careers)
- **Core values**: Ownership, Empathy in Action, Passion – the company encourages taking initiative, listening with empathy, and channeling passion into creative solutions. [palmstreet.app/careers](https://palmstreet.app/careers)
- **Growth & impact**: Joining a startup that has already raised $25M and is experiencing explosive growth (5x sales in one year) offers opportunities for outsized impact and career acceleration.
- **Engineering culture**: Current openings include a Senior Backend Software Engineer role, indicating a strong technical team; the CTO is Kang Zhang. [builtin.com/company/palmstreet](https://builtin.com/company/palmstreet)
- **Flexibility**: Remote work with offices / hubs in Menlo Park and other locations; true global collaboration.

## Sources
1. [Palmstreet Careers Page](https://palmstreet.app/careers)
2. [Palmstreet Main Website](https://palmstreet.app/)
3. [Built In Company Profile](https://builtin.com/company/palmstreet)
4. [LinkedIn Company Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/palmstreet)
5. [Palmstreet Blog: $25M Funding Announcement](https://palmstreet.app/blog/palmstreet-raises-25m-to-bring-live-shopping-to-more-creators-and-collectors)

## Other roles at Palmstreet

- [Customer Support Representative - Brazil](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-support-representative-brazil-palmstreet-brazil-8z5952158ebp) — Brazil
- [Customer Support Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/customer-support-representative-palmstreet-mexico-9tw5nzv29rzk) — Mexico
- [Business Development Manager – Collectibles Category](https://feeny.ai/job/business-development-manager-collectibles-category-palmstreet-united-states-vf2ak0tbdnd4) — United States
- [Senior+ Backend Software Engineer - Canada](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-backend-software-engineer-canada-palmstreet-canada-yw20pga48e6s) — Canada
- [General Interest (Future Roles)](https://feeny.ai/job/general-interest-future-roles-palmstreet-remote-s6zm9y8v46cc)