Backend Software Engineer (Node.js)
Summary
Builds and maintains the backend services (Node.js/TypeScript) that power Ubiquiti’s UniFi OS platform, which underpins networking, surveillance, VoIP, and access-control products.
About Ubiquiti
At Ubiquiti Inc., we create technology platforms for Businesses, Smart Homes, and Internet Service Providers, driven by our goal to connect everyone, everywhere. To date, Ubiquiti has shipped over 100 million devices worldwide, from ISP networking products to next generation of IT solutions. Our growth is made possible by the dedicated team of hundreds behind the scenes. From software developers and product managers to designers and strategists, Team UI is driven to achieve our common goal: Rethinking IT. At Ubiquiti, you’ll heighten your potential and broaden your horizons - all while shaping the future of connectivity.
Join forces with us on our mission to build a better IT industry. We are currently looking for a highly skilled Backend Software Engineer (Node.js) to join our team in Stockholm or Malmö, Sweden.
Please note that applicants must live in Sweden and hold a valid work permit at the time of application to be considered for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain backend services in Node.js and TypeScript across systems and applications on UniFi
- Develop secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs and service workflows
- Contribute to architecture and code design decisions across the team
- Review code and help maintain strong engineering standards, release quality, and development workflows
- Investigate production issues, debug complex failures, and ship robust fixes
- Work closely with embedded, web, mobile, product, and design teams to deliver platform capabilities used across the UniFi ecosystem
- Improve the reliability, observability, and developer experience of the services you work on
Requirements:
- 5+ years of professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- 3+ years of experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL
- Experience building software for connected devices, infrastructure products, networking systems, or similarly complex environments
- Good understanding of web security, including OWASP, browser security fundamentals, and OAuth
- Strong debugging skills and experience with defensive programming
- Professional experience with Git, Unix/Linux, and Docker-based environments
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical work
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- High proficiency in English, both written and spoken
Nice to have:
- Experience with Go and/or Rust
- Experience with gRPC
- Experience with WebRTC
- Knowledge of VoIP protocols such as SIP, RTP, SDP, RTCP, TCP, UDP
- Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and build pipelines
- Practical experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering productivity and quality
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Occupational pension, health insurance, private health insurance, life insurance and work-injury insurance, and wellness allowance (5000 SEK)
- Flexible work hours and a hybrid work model
- Access to all the latest Ubiquiti products for home use
Please note that a background check will be conducted in the final stage of the recruitment process
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