Backend Engineer

Overview Join Vertexcover Labs as a Backend Engineer to build scalable systems, own projects end-to-end, and solve deep technical problems for global startups.

Company Details Vertexcover Labs is an employee-focused, engineer-run software studio that partners with fast-growing, funded startups like Rephrase.ai, Dhiwise, Dunzo, Dubdub, and Xapo to crack their toughest engineering problems. Everyone is an individual contributor; engineers choose the projects they work on, see each project’s P&L, and share directly in the profits. Learn more: https://www.vertexcover.io/

Founder: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riteshkadmawala/

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of backend development experience

• Proficient in at least one language (Go, Rust, Python, TypeScript, Java, C#)

• Strong system design, data structures, and networking knowledge

• Demonstrated ability to ship real-world projects (OSS, side projects, or production systems)

• Comfortable working independently and communicating asynchronously

• Curious mindset and passion for continuous learning

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain backend systems across various domains

• Take full ownership of at least one active client project

• Contribute to architectural decisions and implementation strategy

• Collaborate with remote engineers and startups across time zones

• Improve performance, reliability, and scalability of backend services

Job Details Location: Remote

Interview Process

• Take-home task or OSS project review

• 2-3 technical deep-dive interviews

• Culture chat

• Offer

Important Note ClanX is a recruitment partner, helping Vertexcover Labs hire Backend Engineers