Software Engineering, Backend
SideSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted March 20, 2026
164000 - 190000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Side partners with top-producing real estate professionals to help them own and operate their own boutique real estate companies.
Job Description
At Side, we believe everyone should own their path. As a Mid-Level Backend Software Engineer on the Brokerage Engineering team, you will build and maintain backend services that support critical payment and commission workflows.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience building backend services and APIs in production environments
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript; TypeScript experience is a plus
- Solid experience with Node.js and backend web frameworks such as Fastify or Express
- Good experience in database schema design, data modeling, and SQL to build scalable and efficient data storage solutions
- Strong experience with testing (unit, integration, and e2e)
- Experience working with Git and GitHub in a collaborative development workflow
- Ability to break down technical problems and deliver maintainable solutions with guidance when needed
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across engineering and non-engineering teams
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Stock options
- 100% healthcare coverage (medical, vision and dental)
- Flexible PTO
- Learning & Development credit
- Pet friendly environment
