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Senior Backend Engineer

Website Kindred

Travel Freely.

Become a Founding Engineer at Kindred & Revolutionize Travel (Remote-Friendly, $170,000 – $220,000 USD + Equity & Perks)

Do you love travel and building game-changing tech? Join Kindred, the future of home swapping!

About Kindred

Kindred is a membership-based home-swapping platform that lets you travel the world for less by exchanging homes with trusted members. It’s a win-win for renters and homeowners alike!

Backed by $26.5M+ from top investors (Andreessen Horowitz, etc.) and founded by serial entrepreneurs with a proven track record, Kindred is poised to disrupt the travel industry.

The Opportunity

Be a founding engineer and help us build an iconic consumer product that will change how people travel! You’ll join our core team and work directly with the co-founders to shape the future of Kindred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead key tech decisions – backend design, data infrastructure, machine learning.
  • Build the first version of our platform alongside co-founders and engineers.
  • Help grow our engineering team and mentor future tech leaders.
  • Leverage mentorship from our world-class tech advisors.

You’re a Perfect Fit If You Have:

  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
  • Experience building scalable and complex backends and databases.
  • Familiarity with DevOps (CI/CD, containerization).
  • Experience with cloud services (AWS, CDN), Heroku, etc.
  • Proven success as a tech lead on critical projects.
  • High-growth startup experience a plus.
  • Passion for building impactful consumer products.
  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Adaptability and comfort with uncertainty.
  • Pragmatic approach to engineering – choose the right tools for the job.
  • Positive and team-oriented attitude.

The Perks

  • Competitive salary ($170,000 – $220,000 USD) and equity.
  • Vibrant, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
  • Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, unlimited vacation, etc.).
  • UNLIMITED free stays at Kindred homes!
  • $1,000 quarterly travel stipend.
  • Remote-friendly work environment with travel opportunities.
  • Global WeWork passes for flexible work locations.
  • Regular team offsites to connect and collaborate.

Ready to join the travel revolution? Apply Today!

Kindred is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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