Backend Engineer (Freelance)

Location:

Remote (Work from Anywhere)
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Date:

Short-term contract (2 months)

Working Hours:

Full-time

availability is required until end of contract

Are you a

Backend Engineer

looking to craft software using AI-first techniques to drive growth and create experiences that end users love?
At Make, were proud to have created award-winning software thats been used by billions of people, with 25+ featured placements in the App Store and Google Play. If you have a genuine enthusiasm for AI and creating software, and thrive in environments that encourage creativity, self-management, and a strong focus on culture, we want to hear from you!
Join a team of AI-first engineers
Build and maintain backend services using TypeScript and Node.js.
Integrate backend functionality with third-party APIs and external data services
Use AI tools daily to streamline development, debugging, refactoring, and documentation workflows without compromising quality
Work closely with other engineers in a remote-first environment, proactively communicating progress, blockers, and risks
Identify issues proactively, spotting bugs, performance bottlenecks, or architectural risks early and taking ownership of solutions.
An AI-first mindset
~ Hands-on experience building at least one large-scale system from scratch
~+7 years of backend experience
~+Excellent communication skills and comfort working in an asynchronous, remote environment
~ A proactive, ownership-driven mindset: you see problems, raise them early, and help solve them
~ Make is an AI-first design and engineering agency based in Texas, with team members worldwide. We’re proud to have created award-winning software that has been featured in TechCrunch, Mashable, US Weekly, CBS News, Texas Monthly, and The Today Show. A multi-disciplinary team of engineers and designers, we are passionate about creating world-class software that people enjoy using. We are a team of talented individuals who take ownership of the entire project beyond their own craft. We value proactive communication, autonomy, and initiative. We’re not only passionate about our craft but also about our culture. We deeply believe that work is purposeful, and that culture is one of the most important parts of any team.