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Founding Engineer at Atlas

Are you a seasoned backend engineer ready to make a foundational impact? Atlas is seeking a Founding Engineer to build the core API and data infrastructure for its fast-growing multi-tenant SaaS platform. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical direction, contribute to a high-impact product, and work across modern technologies like Next.js, TypeScript, and PostgreSQL in a dynamic, hybrid environment.

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Location

San Francisco, United States

Compensation

Not Disclosed

Company

Atlas

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Role overview

As a Founding Engineer at Atlas, you will build the core backend systems, API infrastructure, and database architecture for a scalable multi-tenant SaaS platform. This high-impact role involves designing robust solutions, integrating critical third-party services, and collaborating closely with product and frontend teams to deliver a foundational product.

Software

At Atlas, we're fixing over $100 billion dollars of inefficiencies in the part-135 charter market by building solutions tackling the fundamental root causes behind empty legs.

What you will do

  • Build and maintain API routes using Next.js Router and TypeScript for core functionalities.
  • Design, evolve, and optimize PostgreSQL schemas in Supabase to support complex data models.
  • Integrate and maintain third-party APIs and webhooks for real-time event processing and data synchronization.

Who this is a fit for

  • Possesses 3+ years of professional experience with TypeScript and Node.js in a production environment.
  • Demonstrates a strong understanding of Next.js API Routes and serverless architecture principles.
  • Is skilled in PostgreSQL design, query optimization, and database performance tuning.

Why this role is remarkable

  • Take on a foundational role, directly shaping the technical architecture and engineering culture of a rapidly growing SaaS company.
  • Work on a complex multi-tenant platform, solving challenging problems related to scalability, security, and real-time data processing.
  • Enjoy significant autonomy and impact, contributing to a product that will define the future of the company.
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