Backend Engineer

Why Causal?

• Innovate the Future of Data Tools: Tackle complex engineering challenges as we develop our spreadsheet-esque interface that’s backed by a performant calculation engine and data pipelines connected to third party systems. Create a platform that's incredibly powerful, yet highly intuitive.
• Scale Computation and Performance: Take on the exciting challenge of enhancing the capacity, throughput, and speed of our calculation engine. You'll optimize and scale our systems to handle increasingly complex datasets, ensuring lightning-fast performance and robustness as we grow.

What's in It for You?

• Impact: Your work will directly influence how companies and individuals interact with our platform and as a result make critical decisions about their businesses.
• Challenge: Engage with cutting-edge technologies and solve problems that keep you at the forefront of engineering and design.
• Collaboration: Join a passionate team that values innovation, creativity, respect and mutual growth.

You Will

• Deeply Understand Our Product and Customers: Immerse yourself in every aspect of our product and grasp the nuanced needs of our customers to deliver exceptional solutions.
• Transform Requirements into Excellence: Convert functional requirements into clean, maintainable, and high-performance code that is well-tested and robust.
• Shape Our Engineering Future: Establish and refine processes that ensure the long-term success and scalability of Causal's engineering team.
• Lead and Innovate: Play a crucial role in defining the direction of Causal's product, company, and culture, making a lasting impact on our journey forward.

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ Years of Software Engineering Experience: You have a proven track record of building complex products over at least two years in the industry.
• Startup Savvy: You've gained experience working at a Series A to C startup, thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
• Backend Expertise: You have practical experience with our backend technologies—including Node.js, TypeScript, Go, and Python. Ideally, you're also familiar with the modern data stack (e.g., dbt, Fivetran).
• Strong Understanding of Algorithms: You have a solid grasp of algorithms and data structures, particularly graph algorithms. You're proficient at processing and aggregating information from various sources (3rd party systems and warehouses).
• Versatile Coding Skills: You write clean, maintainable, and performant code but can also move quickly and creatively when the situation calls for it.
• End-to-End Development: You're comfortable taking features from concept to production, handling everything from defining the technical specs to supporting features once live.
• Strong Educational Background: You hold a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or another quantitative field.
• Thrive in Ambiguity: You excel in dynamic environments where not everything is fully defined. You confidently navigate uncertainty, take initiative, and make decisions that drive projects forward.

You'll Get

• Competitive Salary with Equity: Receive competitive compensation along with an equity package — share in our success as we grow together.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off: Recharge and find inspiration whenever you need it with unlimited PTO.
• Home Office Setup Stipend: Create your ideal workspace with a generous equipment stipend to supplement your home office needs.
• Monthly Wellness Allowance: Enjoy a flexible stipend each month for daily lunches, gym memberships, co-working spaces, or anything else that keeps you energized and happy.
• Invest in Your Growth: Access to an annual allowance, dedicated to learning and development to fuel your professional journey.
• Exciting Company Retreats: Connect with the team during our unforgettable company retreats held twice a year. We’ve collaborated in: London, Italy, Mexico, Costa Rica, and more.
• Remote-First Culture: Work remotely from anywhere in timezones aligned to United States or United Kingdom, or join us in our vibrant London office—the choice is yours!
• Cutting-Edge Technology Stack: Work with modern technologies and benefit from highly automated workflows that streamline development and keep you at the forefront of the industry.
• Modern Equipment: Receive the latest-generation laptop hardware to ensure nothing slows you down—the tools will match your ambition.
• Flexible Working Hours: Outside of our core collaboration times, enjoy the flexibility to work when you're most productive, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Collaborate with Exceptional Talent: Be part of a team of brilliant and passionate engineers, collaborating on challenging projects that have real impact.