Software Engineer, Platform Engineering - Remote

YO AI Labs is seeking a Software Engineer, Platform Engineering to build and scale full-stack applications, backend services, internal tools, and workflows. The role supports business operations, products, and AI-driven infrastructure while improving platform reliability, performance, and developer experience.

Responsibilities:

• Build and scale full-stack applications using React, Node.js, and TypeScript
• Own features end-to-end, from architecture and development to production deployment
• Develop reliable backend services, APIs, and performant frontend interfaces
• Design and optimize databases, data models, and queries
• Collaborate with product, operations, and design teams to deliver solutions
• Improve platform reliability, performance, and developer experience
• Make practical technical decisions that balance speed, quality, and scalability
• Troubleshoot production issues and continuously improve existing systems

Requirements:

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js
• Experience helping build and scale products within high-growth startups
• Proven ability to take products from concept to production
• Regular use of AI coding tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or similar
• Experience with PostgreSQL or other relational databases
• Knowledge of REST APIs, cloud platforms such as AWS, and modern backend architectures
• Ability to work independently, navigate ambiguity, and take ownership of deliverables
• Strong problem-solving skills and a focus on shipping high-quality solutions
• Experience with NestJS, CI/CD, infrastructure as code, or DevOps
• Background in internal tools, developer platforms, or workflow automation
• Exposure to AI-powered or data-intensive products
• Experience improving architecture and engineering processes as a startup scales
• Familiarity with monitoring, observability, and system reliability