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We’re a family-founded company on a mission to create the world’s first AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP), and we need your passion and ambition to help us change how people plan, work, and live. Born in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018-and now with offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco-we’ve remained self-funded while reaching over 100 million downloads worldwide.\nOur long-term focus drives us to challenge the status quo every day, pushing the boundaries of AI-driven solutions that truly make a difference. Here, you’ll be a creative force, shaping products that empower people across the globe.\nJoin us on this journey to redefine resource management-and change lives along the way.\nThe Role\nAs a Backend Software Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications. 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Own incident response and uptime improvements.\n\nTeam Collaboration - Participate in architecture discussions, mentor team members, and document your decisions and systems for internal knowledge sharing.\n\nRequirements\n5+ years in backend engineering roles;\n\nProficiency in Node.js and TypeScript;\n\nStrong experience with Supabase or equivalent PostgreSQL-based backend services;\n\nHands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., GCP, AWS, Azure), including deploying and managing services using serverless compute (e.g., Cloud Run, AWS Lambda, Azure Functions);\n\nSolid knowledge of Clean Code and Clean Architecture practices;\n\nExperience with API design (REST) and cloud-native application development;\n\nFamiliarity with CI/CD pipelines, testing tools, and Git workflows;\n\nStrong grasp of security principles, data protection, and compliance best practices;\n\nEffective communicator and proactive team contributor;\n\nWhat benefits are we offering?\nApple hardware ecosystem for work.\n\nAnnual Bonus\n\nTop-tier Health and Life Insurance for peace of mind.\n\nTransportation Budget to support your commute needs.\n\nCoverflex benefits package for meal allowances, well-being, and more.\n\nChildcare support.\n\nAir Conference - an opportunity to meet the team, collaborate, and grow together.\n\nPension Fund to support your long-term financial planning.\n\nUrban Sports Club membership to keep you active.\n\nMeals 100% free at the hub.\n\nDiversity & Inclusion\nAt Air Apps, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. 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