About the role

What will you do at Popl Co?

Who We Are Popl is defining a new category we call In-Person Go-To-Market. We help revenue teams turn real-world interactions — trade shows, conferences, field events, and meetings — into measurable pipeline and revenue. Our AI-native platform powers event lead capture, enrichment, and real-time CRM sync, transforming every badge scan into a high-quality, actionable lead.

In a world where digital channels are saturated, we're building the infrastructure that makes in-person GTM measurable, scalable, and revenue-driving. Our mission is simple: help companies around the world turn in-person events into a measurable & scalable growth channel.

About the Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Popl, you will help build and scale the systems that power our platform. You’ll write high-quality backend code, support APIs, and ensure our infrastructure is reliable, secure, and performant. You’ll take ownership of backend services, proactively identifying issues and opportunities for improvement while collaborating closely with other engineers.

This role is ideal for a self-starter who enjoys building scalable systems and growing alongside a fast-moving team.

What You’ll Do

Write and push code for the Popl Backend Work with other engineers on using APIs, documentation and tests Monitor logs and resolve any issues quickly Collaborate with the team regarding infrastructure decisions Attend daily stand ups with the engineering team (We promise we are fun :)) Learn a lot and grow with us What We’re Looking For 4+ years of Backend Experience Stack: Node.js, Typescript, AWS / Google Cloud, SQL & Restful APIs High attention to detail Experience building scaled software systems Being detail oriented is a must, include “detail oriented” in your application Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Nice to Haves Truly enjoys writing high quality, bug free code Loves meeting new people Familiarity with conferences Why join us?
Be part of a rocket-ship startup redefining how professionals connect and grow.
Work closely with experienced leaders and cross-functional teams to shape our financial strategy.
Make a measurable impact in a role critical to our long-term success.
Fully remote Competitive salary Meaningful equity Full insurance & benefits Unlimited PTO $150 monthly wellness credit Constant daily learning

Which skills does this role require?

Node.jsTypescriptAWSGoogle CloudSQLRestful APIsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsBackend EngineerIn-Person MarketingSaaSAPIsInfrastructureLead CaptureDigital Business CardsSoftware SystemsCollaborationMonitoringLogsDocumentationTestingRemote WorkJavaScriptTypeScriptREST APIsGCP

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