Palmstreet
Senior+ Backend Software Engineer - Asia
Remote work allowed only within certain countries or regions.
APAC
Employer listed it 7 months ago · Added 5 days ago
Been open since 7 months ago. Long-running listings are sometimes left up after the role is filled.
Salary
Not stated
Location
APAC
Timezone
APAC
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Senior
Category
Software
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $180k–$230k a year, a typical range taken from 596 senior-level software roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Region Restricted
Remote work is allowed, but only for candidates based in APAC.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Asia, Remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Applications outside the listed area are usually rejected
- Timezone overlap with the listed area is often expected
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About the role
About Palmstreet:
Palmstreet is the #1 live shopping platform for rare plants, handmade crafts, & unique goods. Founded in 2020 by Instagram and Apple veterans, Palmstreet began as a plant identification app and quickly evolved into a trailblazer in live shopping, beginning with plant sellers. Fueled by a passionate, plant-loving community, we rapidly expanded into new categories to better serve our fast-growing audience.
Our vision is to become the “World’s Online Main Street,” bringing the charm of in-person shopping to engaging, social online experiences. Backed by top Silicon Valley VCs and powered by a nimble, empathetic team, we’ve grown our GMV by 500x in the last 18 months.
As we continue shaping the future of social commerce, we’re looking for talented individuals who are excited to grow with us and join our mission.
The Opportunity:
Palmstreet is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the team on key architectural decisions, work on core user experiences like instant bidding and live interactions, develop scalable architecture to handle millions of users, innovate core features like live streaming and checkout processes, and maintain a reliable deployment pipeline.
Responsibilities:
Build and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power both web and mobile applications using Node.js
Work closely with PM and design to build scalable products and services
Establish self as an owner of a particular component, feature, or system with expert end-to-end understanding
Successfully complete projects at large scope while maintaining a consistently high level of productivity
Take active ownership of DevOps responsibilities including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure management, deployment automation, and system reliability
Leverage AI coding tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code) to accelerate development velocity and improve code quality
Qualifications:
BS (or higher) in Computer Science
Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin
5+ years experience building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
Payment system experience preferred
Hands-on DevOps experience: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
Proficiency with AI-assisted development tools (Cursor, Codex, Claude Code) preferred
Experience building high-concurrency systems preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience creating web interfaces using React, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to integrate with backend services
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Requirements
- ·BS (or higher) in Computer Science
- ·Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin
- ·5+ years experience building highly scalable and reliable infrastructure
- ·Payment system experience preferred
- ·Hands-on DevOps experience: CI/CD, infrastructure as code, containerization (Kubernetes, Docker), and cloud platforms (GCP/AWS)
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, region restricted, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Palmstreet, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (APAC).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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