Overview

rePurpose is the Leading Packaging Sustainability and Compliance Platform for CPG brands to streamline EPR compliance and make credible sustainability claims.

At rePurpose, we believe a world free of plastic waste is achievable within our lifetime. To accelerate our impact, we are hiring a Senior Software Engineer with deep backend and infrastructure expertise to support our vision of solving the global waste crisis. As a Senior Software Engineer at rePurpose, you will play a central role in architecting and scaling our platform — building the reliable, high-performance systems that power compliance workflows, data pipelines, and sustainability insights for brands across the US and beyond.

This position is remote-only for East Coast candidates, but we prefer candidates based in New York to join our hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs, with a focus on performance, reliability, and security.
Infrastructure & DevOps: Own and evolve our cloud infrastructure on AWS, including CI/CD pipelines, containerized deployments, monitoring, and cost optimization.
Full-Cycle Development: Contribute across the full software development lifecycle — from architecture and planning through implementation, testing, and production deployment.
Codebase Enhancement: Optimize the existing codebase to improve performance, reliability, and maintainability.
Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product, design, and other engineering teams) to translate requirements into technical solutions.
AI Tooling & Technology Evaluation: Stay updated with industry trends, specifically in advancements in AI technologies. Propose adoption of new technologies where applicable to enhance the product’s and company’s capabilities.

Requirements

Backend Expertise: Deep experience building robust, scalable, production-grade applications using Node.js or related backend frameworks. Strong understanding of API design (REST and/or GraphQL), service architecture, and performance optimization.
Infrastructure & Cloud: Hands-on experience with AWS (or comparable cloud platforms) and modern DevOps practices — including infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CDK), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and CI/CD pipeline management.
Database Knowledge: Proficiency in working with databases (SQL, NoSQL), designing schemas, optimizing queries, and ensuring data integrity.
Security & Reliability: Familiarity with backend security best practices, observability tooling, and building fault-tolerant, highly available systems.
AI Technologies: Experience with building, or interest in learning, agentic workflows.
TypeScript Proficiency: Strong knowledge of TypeScript as it pertains to backend systems and data modeling.
Full-Stack Awareness: Working knowledge of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and modern frameworks (React, Vue, etc.) to collaborate effectively across the stack.
Agile & Collaboration: Comfortable working in an Agile environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team.

Qualification

A degree in Computer Science, plus a minimum of 4 years of professional experience in software development, ideally in a cloud-based modern stack. TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, Vue, and AWS are all preferred.
Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset towards learning new technologies.
Prior experience working in a startup or fast-paced environment is a plus.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation and benefits

Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a highly competitive salary package based on your skills and experience.

New York Candidates (must work hybrid) - $180,000 - $200,000
East Coast Candidates - $160,000 - $180,000

If this is out of your preferred range, we’d still encourage you to apply, as we value the right fit over anything else!Performance-Based Incentives: Earn additional rewards as you achieve key milestones and contribute to our success.Employee Benefits & Wellness Funds: Access medical coverage, a wellness fund, learning opportunities, and WeWork partnerships.

Location Preference

This role is open to candidates based in the United States, with a preference for those located in or near New York City. We offer a hybrid working model for local candidates, with remote flexibility for those elsewhere in the US.

We’re a truly global team, headquartered in New York City, with members across Miami, New York, Los Angeles, London, Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Colombo, and Jakarta.