ABOUT US
At the heart of AG1 lies a commitment to our mission to empower people to take ownership of their health. Since 2010, we've dedicated ourselves to bringing Foundational Nutrition to people around the world.
Our ethos is deeply rooted in science, with an unwavering dedication to continuous improvement. We leverage and contribute to the latest research to deliver a powerful, straightforward solution for optimal health to our customers. We harness the finest ingredients so that every scoop of AG1 gives you the nutrients you need with the simplicity you want in a daily routine.
Likewise, our organization puts the same energy into creating an environment that is a reflection of the cultural values that define who we are and how we work together. These seven values— One Spectacular Life, Customer Obsessed, Radical Ownership, High Performance, Courage, Amazing Humans and Continuous Pursuit of Excellence —are a representation of the high standards we set, and hold ourselves accountable to, when it comes to building our global team.
THE ROLE
AG1 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineering Lead with a strong background in backend systems and service integration to join our team. This role is ideal for engineering leaders who specialize in building, maintaining, and scaling backend services, APIs, and data pipelines—not purely front-end application development. You will report to the Director of Engineering and lead a team focused on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure service integrations that power our customer-facing platforms. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape product vision and technical strategy in alignment with business goals.
Note: While this is technically a fullstack role, the focus is on backend services and integrations. Engineers who primarily specialize in UI/front-end application development will likely find this role misaligned with their strengths.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
- Lead and mentor a team of fullstack software engineers with a focus on backend service development, API integrations, and platform scalability.
- Evaluate and implement best practices for distributed systems, monitoring, and fault-tolerant architecture.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance in system architecture, database design, API development, and security.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to define project goals, priorities, deliverables, and quality assurance.
- Lead the evaluation and adoption of new technologies and tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and reliability across the stack.
- Implement and enforce security best practices to protect customer data and ensure compliance across all layers of the stack.
- Drive technical excellence and best practices across the engineering teams, Drive technical excellence in service delivery, including observability, testing, and deployment pipelines.
- Establish and maintain documentation of engineering processes, guidelines, and standards for both front-end and back-end development.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting technical solutions, and providing progress updates for the related projects.
- Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous learning within the engineering team.
- Set performance metrics and KPIs for the engineering team to track progress and align with business objectives.
- Engage in client-facing activities, such as presentations and demos, to showcase technical capabilities across the stack.
- Actively participate in coding and development to maintain hands-on technical expertise.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Deep experience with Node.js/NestJS for backend service development; strong understanding of API lifecycle management.
- Proficiency in developing Restful web services using Node.js and Nest.JS, and front-end applications using React/Next.js and Typescript.
- Proficiency in using AWS services, particularly ECS, SNS/SQS, Lambda Functions, and CloudWatch.
- Experience integrating with front-end development workflows, including modern state management, and Immutable.js for immutable data structures.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in software software development, including at least 4 years in a leadership role.
- Proven experience leading software engineers, with a track record of delivering high-quality technical products.
- Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, with experience using GitLab CI/CD.
- Strong knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
- Strong knowledge of database systems, API development, and system architecture.
- Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices.
- Experience with NoSQL databases, such as CosmosDB and MongoDB, as well as with relational databases like PostgreSQL.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools, such as Datadog and AWS CloudWatch.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for building high-quality user interfaces and back-end systems.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Experience building and deploying mobile apps using Flutter or React Native is a plus.
- Experience with headless CMS solutions (Sanity, Contentful, etc.) is a plus.
- Experience in a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) or Commerce tech stack/environment is preferred.
- Familiarity with e-commerce platforms like Shopify and subscription platforms is preferred.
- Familiarity with front-end server-side rendering and Vercel is a plus.
- Familiarity with GTM (Google Tag Manager), A/B testing tools, marketing pixels, and 3rd party tracking is a plus.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
- Competitive compensation and performance-based incentive plans.
- A 100% remote working environment (excluding Laboratory positions), which has been implemented from day one.
- A strong company culture that is enforced through the hiring process to ensure values alignment and a highly collaborative team.
- A mission-driven approach to everything that we do, with an overall goal to significantly improve our customers’ health and wellness.
- A high-growth, dynamic environment with opportunities for your direct impact to be felt.
- Paid holidays, company-wide reset and reflect days, and unlimited PTO (based on your country of residence).
- In-person team meetups for optimal collaboration, team building and accelerating productivity.
- A work environment and culture that is based on high performance, productivity and continuous improvement.
- The opportunity to work with passionate, high-growth, business-minded colleagues who bring their all to our mission each and every day.
- Access to AG1 products and branded swag.
- Monthly telecom stipend to offset some of the costs of home internet/wifi for eligible team members.
- All other benefits and insurances as required by law, based on your specific country of residence.
AG1 is dedicated to providing equitable and competitive compensation & benefits packages. For this particular role, the base salary range is $185,000 - $200,000 and will ultimately be decided at the offer stage, based on an individual candidate’s level of skills and experience aligned with the needs of this role. Base salary is one component of total compensation for this position. We provide a competitive mix of base salary, performance bonus, and stock option allocation for eligible roles.
AG1 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to inspiring fulfilling lives, starting with a focus on health and we believe this starts in the workplace. We do this by providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse & inclusive environment where all team members can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and make a difference in the world together. We do not discriminate based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by law. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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