Senior Backend Engineer
UpScrolled · Amsterdam ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Backend
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Salary
- EUR 52,426 – 67,916 / year
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Senior backend engineer owning complex backend services end-to-end — design, build, deployment, and on-call — for an independent social media platform used by millions. Works mainly in TypeScript and C#/.NET with serverless AWS, PostgreSQL/MongoDB, and IaC, while mentoring L2 engineers. Remote in Europe.
Compensation: €52k – €67k • No equity
Senior Backend Software Engineer Level: L3 — Senior • Location: Remote in Europe • Reports to: Head of Engineering Employment: Full-time
About UpScrolled UpScrolled is an independent social media platform built on a simple idea: people should control what they see, say, and share online. We exist because we were tired of social media that treats people like products. So we’re building the alternative: a platform where your data stays yours, your voice actually reaches your followers, and your feed belongs to you, not an algorithm. We’re a small, fast-moving team with a big mission and a community of millions of UpScrollers who joined because they were done waiting for someone else to fix social media. We need people who care about that as much as we do. Come scroll differently with us.
About the Role UpScrolled is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer to take ownership of complex backend systems on a platform used by millions. This is a role for someone who has moved beyond executing individual tasks and is ready to own meaningful parts of the product — from design through delivery, operation, and iteration. You’ll work with high independence on the features and systems that matter most, contribute to architectural decisions, and help less experienced engineers on the team grow. You know how to operate in ambiguity without losing quality, and you hold a high standard without creating friction.
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Compensation We believe in transparent compensation. Our salaries vary depending on work location. Please see our zones and ranges below. Netherlands, Ireland, UK, Germany: €67,916/ £60,429 Spain, Portugal, Poland: €52,426 We hire in most European countries. If your location is not listed above, please still apply, and note your location. We will share salary information during the first interview. We offer health insurance to all employees, along with paid time off (vacation, sick, parental, etc.) in compliance with local labor regulations in the employee’s country of residence.
Equal Opportunity UpScrolled is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the people our product serves. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. If you need accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, please reach out — we will work with you.
Application Process We accept applications on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Our process typically looks like this: a 30-minute introductory call with People Operations, followed by at least two additional interviews with the team. We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 business days of the application window closing. If you need any adjustments to our process, please let us know.
Work Authorization Candidates must have the legal right to work in their stated location. UpScrolled does not currently offer visa sponsorship.
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