Senior Node.js / Next.js Engineer

About the role

We're diving into a unique project with a modern, scalable foundation, and we need a senior engineer who's done this before. Someone who can look at where we are, understand where we need to go, and help build the bridge between the two without slowing down the business in the process.

This isn't a role for someone who wants to follow a roadmap. It's for someone who wants to help write it — and who's already using AI to build faster than most teams thought possible.

Where You'll Work

• Full-time, in-office at our headquarters in Dallas, TX.
• You’ll be right in the heart of the action, surrounded by a team of passionate, high-energy individuals who thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Architect and build a modern Node.js / Next.js platform from the ground up, informed by — but not constrained by — an existing REST API
• Drive key technical decisions around data modeling, API design, authentication, caching, and performance
• Own the full stack — from API routes and server-side rendering to database schema and deployment pipelines
• Work shoulder-to-shoulder with product, design, and leadership in a fast-moving, on-site environment
• Establish engineering standards — code quality, testing practices, documentation, and CI/CD workflows that will scale with the company
• Champion AI-first development — bring proven workflows using the latest coding models, agents, and AI tooling to accelerate every layer of the stack
• Grow into a technical leader as the team expands around you

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
• 5+ years of deep, production-grade Node.js experience. You know the runtime, not just the syntax
• Strong proficiency with Next.js, including App Router, server components, and edge rendering patterns
• Proven experience rebuilding or re-architecting existing systems. You know how to migrate without burning the house down
• Solid grasp of RESTful and/or GraphQL API design
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL)
• Comfort with cloud infrastructure and modern deployment workflows
• Someone who has strong convictions about how software should be built

AI-First Development (Non-Negotiable)

• Actively uses AI coding tools (Cursor, Copilot, Claude, etc.) as a core part of your daily workflow, not as an experiment
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI agents to automate repetitive engineering tasks, scaffolding, and code review
• Familiar with prompt engineering and context management strategies that keep large codebases coherent across AI-assisted sessions
• Strong point of view on where AI accelerates development and where human judgment must lead

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience at a startup or in a high-growth environment
• Background as a tech lead or staff engineer
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience standing up CI/CD pipelines from scratch

What We Offer

• Impactful, Fast-Paced Startup Culture: Work on exciting projects that truly move the needle.
• Lunches Provided Monday–Friday: Delicious meals on us to fuel your day.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical insurance, plus dental & vision benefits to keep you covered.
  Health & Wellness Perks: Memberships to keep you feeling your best.
• 401(k) Plan: Secure your future while you grow with us.
• Clear Path for Growth: Transparent career progression, professional development, and promotion opportunities.
• Paid Parental Leave: Support for you and your family when it matters most.