Extuitive is a Flagship Pioneering–backed startup that empowers entrepreneurs and direct-to-consumer brands with AI-driven tools. As a Principal Backend Developer, you'll architect, build, and scale the core backend systems that power our platform, working closely with product managers, designers, and engineering leadership.
Requirements
- 5+ years of professional front-end development experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- Strong expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS (TailwindCSS or similar)
- Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), modern browser APIs, RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
- Experience with front-end performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching
- Advanced Figma usage and clean handoff from prototypes to code with measurable parity
- Mastery of adaptive layout techniques across breakpoints and device classes
- Proficiency with modern animation libraries (e.g. Framer Motion, React Spring, GSAP)
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities and minimal oversight
- Familiarity with frontend build pipelines and code hygiene best practices (e.g. linting, test coverage, pre-commit checks, etc.)
- Building and maintaining a documented component library in Storybook (or other framework)
Benefits
- Healthcare coverage
- Annual incentive program
- Retirement benefits