Platform Engineer - Functions

At Appwrite we're looking for a Platform Engineer to join our team.

About the job

As a Platform Engineer working as part of the functions team at Appwrite, you'll help shape the foundation of our developer platform by building scalable backend systems and crafting seamless, high-performance frontend experiences.

You'll work across the stack to develop reliable platform services, intuitive user interfaces, and powerful developer tools. You'll collaborate with a distributed team, engage with our global open-source community, and take ideas from concept to production with ownership and autonomy. If you're excited about problem-solving and working on tools developers love, this role is for you.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain full stack applications using modern frontend and backend technologies.

Build, deploy, and manage backend services using Appwrite, including databases, authentication, file storage, and functions.

Develop responsive and intuitive UIs using frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Write clean, scalable, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.

Integrate RESTful or GraphQL APIs and handle client-server communication securely.

Implement CI/CD pipelines and collaborate with DevOps for deployment and monitoring.

Write automated unit and integration tests to ensure code reliability.

Work closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and other developers to define and deliver quality features.

Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize performance across the stack.

Stay up to date with new tools and technologies relevant to the role, especially within the Appwrite ecosystem.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in full stack development.

Hands-on experience with backend platforms or services, including setup, API integration, database management, and serverless/cloud functions.

Proficiency in at least one modern frontend framework: React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Experience with Node.js, Express, or similar backend runtimes.

Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, serverless environments, and container orchestration (optional but a plus).

Experience with Git/GitHub and agile development workflows.

Strong understanding of RESTful API design, authentication mechanisms (OAuth, JWT), and security best practices.

Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive mindset.

100% Remote

Our entire company is distributed, so we take remote work seriously. If you'd rather not work from home, we will cover the cost of a coworking or office space.

Stock options

Get generous stock options for a company that is growing blazing fast and is backed by top VCs

We're a remote team working in different time zones, from UTC:00 to UTC-06:00. Choose the hours and days that work best for you!

Employees receive generous medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Full-time contractors will have the cost of healthcare factored into their salary. Our recruiting team can help confirm which applies to you.

️Github sponsorship of your Choice

We would love to give an annual sponsorship to any GitHub project of your choice!

Appwrite provides $3,000 USD for employees to attend conferences, take classes, or otherwise further their education.

We typically meet up couple times a year in person for work and fun! What will be our next location? NYC, London, LA, or Barcelona? Help us decide!

Appwrite will let you choose a new laptop of your choice (up to $3,000 USD) and will reimburse up to $500 USD for office expenses.

At Appwrite, we really love Swags. Each new team member gets unlimited credits to grab any official Appwrite Swag that they wish.

Apply for the job

Do you want to join our team as our new Platform Engineer? Then we'd love to hear about you!