As the founding Senior Backend Engineer at Casa, you will design and build the core systems powering a high-touch home management experience. From architecting APIs for the iOS app to managing complex data models for home inventory, you will define the technical foundation for a product with 96% retention and significant traction.
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Senior Backend Engineer at Casa
Casa is looking for its founding Senior Backend Engineer to build the operating system for homeownership. This is a unique opportunity to design a backend from scratch—no legacy code—powering everything from 3D digital twins to physical logistics. With a 96% retention rate and a high-trust team in San Francisco, you'll shape the culture and product of a company redefining how people care for their most valuable asset.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
Not Disclosed
Company
Casa
Role overview
We believe owning a home should feel as special as the moments that take place within them. If our mission inspires you, we'd love to hear from you.
What you will do
- Design and implement the core backend APIs and infrastructure that coordinate a complex network of concierges, in-house handymen, and third-party vendors.
- Develop robust data models for home inventory and appliance tracking, ensuring every serial number and digital twin attribute is precisely managed.
- Collaborate with founders to establish engineering culture, setting the standards for testing, performance, and reliability across the entire backend stack.
Who this is a fit for
- Proven track record as an early engineer at a venture-backed startup, demonstrating the ability to ship high-quality products in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
- Expertise in designing clean, testable, and scalable backend systems and APIs that serve as a reliable foundation for mobile and web applications.
- Located in or willing to relocate to San Francisco to work shoulder-to-shoulder with a high-trust team dedicated to improving the lives of homeowners.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work directly with ex-Uber and CloudKitchens founders as the first backend hire to shape the architecture of a $27M Series A startup from the ground up.
- Join a high-growth company with incredible product-market fit, boasting a 96% retention rate and backing from top-tier investors like Forerunner and Travis Kalanick.
- Build a product with real-world impact, moving beyond digital tools to manage physical infrastructure and logistics for homeowners through innovative 3D digital twins.
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