
Senior Software Engineer - Backend - AI Clips Team at Restream (Europe)
Restream· Europe·
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Job description
Restream is looking for a Backend Engineer to join us to solve complex challenges and build world-class products. In this role, you will build new features, design and implement new services, and improve the reliability of our systems as we rapidly scale our product and organization. You understand the importance of simplicity and reliability, and you calculate the impact of every decision on each. We believe in small teams where each member contributes significant value.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain features in Restream web services
- Design and implement backend APIs and business logic necessary to support new and existing features
- Give and receive code review feedback with the team
- Maintain a pulse on emerging technologies and discover hidden opportunities in our environment
- Ensure redundancy and resilience of Restream production infrastructure.
What We Look For
- A scrappy, entrepreneurial attitude that gets high-quality projects done quickly
- Expert in at least one general-purpose programming language
- Node.JS (TypeScript) or Rust would be a plus but are not a requirement
- Highly proficient in database design, with both relational and NoSQL (Scylla, Redis) databases
- Experience with creating, testing, consuming, and supporting APIs for web services
- Comfortable working with AWS, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, continuous deployment workflow, multiple programming languages tech stack
- Basic front-end skills
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks is a plus
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Self-directed, analytical, and work well in a team environment.
Back in 2015, Restream was founded in Ukraine. We had a burning passion for helping creators to be seen and heard. As the #1 multistreaming solution, Restream inspires over 11 million people worldwide to share their stories through live video and follow their dreams. We believe that a small but highly driven and focused team can make a lasting impact on people’s lives.
What We Offer
- A startup environment and a flat company structure
- Work closely with founders and team to build and grow the product
- Opportunity to make an impact on the evolution of the product
- Ability to create something that influences people's lives
- Equity packages for you to truly be a part of the Restream journey
- The tech you need to get your job done
Why work at Restream
- Culture: Values include Focus, Elegance, Empathy, and Curiosity — described as "a small, driven, and focused team can impact millions of lives."
- Remote/Hybrid Policy: Remote-first company with 4 offices (Austin HQ, Kyiv). Team spans 15 countries and 22 nationalities.
- Perks: Competitive salary, stock options, flexible time off, high-end computer gear, health insurance (US & Estonia), 401(k) retirement plan (US).
- Engineering Culture: 65 "nerds at work" — strong technical focus with roles in backend, frontend, security, and design engineering. Active job postings for AI Clips, Studio, and New Product teams.
- Growth Trajectory: 28.4% YoY headcount growth with 11 active job postings (yearly trend +83.3%).
- Diverse Team: 22 nationalities, 15 countries, with offices in Austin and Kyiv.