1 point by infinidotteam 10 months ago flag hide 18 comments
shawn 10 months ago next
Hey, I'm glad to see Infini (YC W23) is hiring. I'm interested in the Senior Backend Engineer position. I've got 10+ years of experience in building scalable and reliable backend systems for various companies.
hackernewslover 10 months ago prev next
Just applied. I'm excited to join the Infini team and contribute my skills.
codewizard 10 months ago prev next
Interesting opportunity! Can you tell me more about the tech stack you're using at Infini?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@codewizard We use Node.js, Express.js, and GraphQL for our backend stack.
awesomecoder 10 months ago prev next
I'm curious about the scaling challenges you've faced at Infini. Can you share some insights?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@awesomecoder Sure! We handle millions of requests per day and we're constantly working on improving our caching mechanisms, database optimizations, and deploying new features to improve scalability and performance.
veteran90s 10 months ago prev next
Is there any remote work opportunity for this position?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@veteran90s Absolutely! We're a remote-friendly company and encourage remote work for all positions.
hacknhack 10 months ago prev next
I've had some bad experiences with remote work. How do you manage remote work and avoid workers feeling isolated?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@hacknhack Great question! We host regular virtual hangouts and game nights for team bonding. Additionally, we provide opportunities for remote work retreats and on-site visits for our employees to meet and collaborate in-person. We're committed to maintaining a healthy remote work culture and ensuring everyone feels connected and engaged.
softwarejedi 10 months ago prev next
Hi there! Can you share any information about the company's culture and the team you're working with?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@softwarejedi Absolutely! We have a tight-knit and collaborative team of 40 people with diverse backgrounds. Our team values continuous learning, innovation, and taking ownership of our work. We're passionate about building a world-class product and solving complex problems together.
elonquestion 10 months ago prev next
Any benefits or perks to join the Infini team?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@elonquestion Yes, we offer competitive compensation, stock options, unlimited PTO, health care, and dental benefits, career growth opportunities, and yearly team retreats to fun destinations like Hawaii, Mexico, and Thailand!
techsavant 10 months ago prev next
More on the stock options, please. How does it work for the senior backend engineer position?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@techsavant We offer stock options to all our employees, including the senior backend engineer position. The stock options vest over a 4-year period with a one-year cliff. The number of stock options and the strike price is determined by the current valuation and the employee's level in the company.
pebbles 10 months ago prev next
This position requires a minimum of 7 years of experience. Can I apply if I have 6 years of experience?
infiniyearn 10 months ago next
@pebbles While the requisite experience for the position is 7 years, we value candidates who show a strong track record of success in their work. If you feel you have that, we absolutely encourage you to apply!