Build production-grade systems that handle hundreds of millions of API calls daily. If you want real ownership, high impact, and a flat, engineering-first culture, this role puts you at the core of Files.com’s platform.
About Files.com
Files.com is a profitable, founder-led SaaS powering secure file transfer and automation for 4,000+ brands (Marc Jacobs, Michelin, KFC, Planet Fitness). Backed by $46.5M from Riverwood Capital, we’ve grown to $35M+ in revenue with a lean, high-output team.
Schedule
- Full-time, Remote (USA or Canada)
- High-autonomy collaboration across time zones
- Flat org; engineers ship, lead, and own outcomes
What You’ll Do
- Ship scalable Ruby services (plus chances to contribute in Golang, Python, Java, and JavaScript)
- Design and operate distributed systems with Redis, Elasticsearch, and deep S3/Azure integrations
- Build and optimize large-scale job orchestration, search, sync, and security features
- Use CI/CD (GitLab) to deploy confidently to AWS; drive performance, reliability, and maintainability
- Write tests (RSpec/Minitest), document decisions, and raise engineering standards
- Partner across infrastructure, product, and frontend to deliver cohesive systems
- Contribute to open source and improve our internal tooling and frameworks
What You Need
- Strong backend fundamentals with Ruby (Rails experience welcome, but you’ll go beyond it)
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, queues/jobs, and high-volume APIs
- Proficiency with CI/CD, IaC concepts, and performance profiling
- Comfort with Redis, Elasticsearch, and cloud storage providers (e.g., S3, Azure)
- Pragmatic, ownership-first mindset; you value tests, clarity, and long-term reliability
Benefits
- Compensation: $110,000 – $250,000 + equity + premium benefits
- 100% Paid Health, Dental & Vision (75% family)
- 401(k) with 4% match; equity grants for every employee
- 20 PTO days + 11 holidays + full company winter break
- Paid parental leave; $1,000 signing bonus; anniversary gifts
- Modern Apple laptop; periodic team travel (NYC, Austin, Nashville, Miami, and more)
Own the backbone of a platform used by thousands of enterprises. Build fast, ship safely, and stretch your craft beyond Ruby.
Join a team where initiative is the default and growth is the track record.
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