Senior Backend Engineer at Elevate Labs
Who We Are:
Elevate Labs exists to sharpen minds and enrich lives.
Through our award-winning apps—Elevate (Apple’s App of the Year) and Balance (Google’s Best App)—we’ve empowered over 60 million users worldwide to boost communication, memory, and focus, while making meditation accessible to all. As a fully remote team of curious minds and driven creators, we’re united by a bold vision: helping billions live healthier, happier, and more fulfilling lives.
If this speaks to you, we’d love to hear from you!
The Opportunity:
Join us as a backend engineer to architect and scale the systems behind Balance and Elevate. As we expand our product suite, your expertise will ensure seamless performance for millions of users. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to craft solutions that educate and inspire, while shaping technical direction as a senior leader. This remote role is open across the Americas, with visa sponsorship available for U.S. candidates.
Your Impact:
- Spearhead technical design and execution of high-impact projects, partnering with Product, Marketing, and Content to deliver robust backend infrastructure
- Drive innovation by proposing process and tech improvements
- Mentor peers while embracing continuous learning
- Primarily focus on backend work (Ruby on Rails), with opportunities to contribute across iOS, Android, Data, and DevOps
What You Bring:
- 5+ years of backend development experience
- Ruby on Rails proficiency
- A product-centric approach to problem-solving
- Familiarity with third-party API integrations (SSO, payments, analytics)
- Clear communication and constructive feedback skills
- Initiative to identify improvements and lead projects independently
- Experience shipping consumer-facing products
Our Tech Stack:
- Backend: Ruby on Rails
- Frontend: Next.js & React
- Cloud: Heroku, AWS, CloudFlare
- Data: PostgreSQL, Redis, Snowflake, DBT
- Automation: GitHub Actions, Terraform
Nice-to-Haves:
- Familiarity with our stack components
- Mobile app backend experience
- Full-stack or content delivery system knowledge
- Payment platform integration (Stripe, App/Play Store)
- Passion for cognitive health or mindfulness
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay ($120K–$215K USD, location-adjusted) + equity
- Comprehensive health coverage for you and family
- Remote flexibility with home-office/co-working support
- Annual stipends for learning, wellness, and travel
- Generous PTO, parental leave, and global team retreats
Our Hiring Approach:
We prioritize talent over negotiation—expect our best offer upfront. Resumes are reviewed by humans (keep it to one page!). The process includes conversational interviews and Ruby/Rails coding exercises. All communication will come from @elevatelabs.com or Ashby (ashbyhq.com)—beware of scams.
Inclusivity Matters:
Success isn’t limited to one background. If you’re passionate and skilled, we encourage you to apply—especially if you’re from underrepresented communities. Elevate Labs is committed to fostering diversity and equity.