Staff Backend Engineer

Hitch is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help build and guide the direction of the core services that power our business. Our mission at Hitch is to create the world's most connected network of intercity travelers by leveraging the empty seats of these drivers and matching them to riders. We're creating a ride experience that's an order of magnitude better in service quality, convenience and price than buses, trains, and planes.

In this role you’ll work across all aspects of our backend, from API endpoints to dynamic pricing and matching algorithms. Some of the areas you’ll help improve include:

• Dynamic pricing models that respond to real-time marketplace dynamics
• Optimizing routes through intelligent rider/driver matching
• Building features that scale and adapt across multiple markets
• Providing observability that helps us make informed product decisions

Requirements

• 7+ years industry experience
• Comfortable with Node.js. We use NestJS, but framework-specific experience not required.
• Experience working with databases. We currently use Mongo with plans to migrate to PostgreSQL.
• Experience deploying to and managing production environments
• Experience leading projects involving multiple developers
• Must be in Austin, TX or willing to relocate. Monday & Thursdays are in-office days; the rest are flexible.

You are someone who:

• Thrives on being directly responsible for a company’s success. We’re a small team doing big things.
• Enjoys working across multiple codebases and technologies. 
• Takes ownership for the success and quality of the products you work on.
• Has a strong product sense, with an ability to understand and anticipate user needs and expectations.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan with employer match
• Stock option plan
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage