[Hiring] Senior Software Engineer - Backend @CharterUP

Role Description

CharterUP is seeking a Senior Software Engineer – Backend to design, build, and operate the APIs and backend systems that power our mobile experience for a two-sided marketplace. This role will work closely with our Brazil-based mobile team, as well as U.S.-based engineering, product, and design partners, to deliver reliable, scalable services that enable high-quality user experiences. You’ll focus on backend service development, API design, and system reliability, helping ensure our mobile applications are fast, resilient, and able to scale with our growing business.

What You’ll Do

• Design, build, and operate scalable backend services and APIs for mobile applications, using modern and AI-assisted development practices.
• Partner with mobile engineers to define API contracts and deliver seamless, high-performance user experiences.
• Own service reliability, scalability, and performance, including deployment, monitoring, and optimization in AWS.
• Drive backend best practices across testing, observability, and operational efficiency, leveraging AI-driven tooling where appropriate.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver high-impact features and identify opportunities to improve systems and workflows through AI.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack engineer with a strong backend focus.
• Proficiency in JVM-based languages (Java, Kotlin, etc.) and experience building scalable RESTful APIs.
• Solid understanding of distributed systems, API design, and backend performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS) and modern deployment practices, with exposure to AI-assisted tools for development, monitoring, or automation.
• Strong ownership mindset and collaboration skills, with experience working closely with mobile or frontend teams in cross-functional environments.
• Familiarity with the Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) pattern, including designing and maintaining mobile-optimized APIs that aggregate and tailor data for specific client use cases, improving performance and reducing client complexity.

Requirements

• Title: Senior Software Engineer - Backend
• Reports to: Engineering Manager
• Location: Brazil (Remote)

Compensation

• Estimated monthly rate: $6,000 – $7,000 USD

Benefits

• Remote-First Flexibility: Work from anywhere we hire, with built-in flexibility. U.S.-based employees may reside in any of our 19 approved states.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health support, virtual care, gym discounts, and family-building benefits. In the U.S., we cover 100% of premiums for employees. International benefits align with local standards.
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid time off so you can truly unplug. U.S.: 15 PTO days (increasing to 20 after 2 years) + 8 paid holidays. International policies vary by country.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance where available.
• Performance-Driven Culture: Join a fast-moving, ambitious, and collaborative team that wins together.
• Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses for bringing top talent to the team.
• Planning for the Future: Long-term financial planning support. U.S.: 401(k) plan. International: region-specific savings programs where applicable.
• Top-Tier Tech: Choose a Mac or PC, plus monitor, keyboard, and mouse to hit the ground running.

Recruiting Process

• Step 1 - Video call: Talent Acquisition interview
• Step 2 - Video call: Hiring Manager interview
• Step 3 - Video call: Team interviews
• Step 4 - Offer & reference check

Company Description

CharterUP is transforming the $450+ billion group transportation and mobility market with an AI native platform that powers modern charter, shuttle, and emerging autonomous vehicle operations. Trusted by many Fortune 500 companies, CharterUP connects enterprises, institutions, and event organizers to thousands of bus operators nationwide, while increasingly serving as the operating system for large scale shuttle and transit programs across airports, campuses, industrial sites, and major events.