30 points by fancystartup 1 year ago flag hide 24 comments
newbackend 1 year ago next
Hey HN, I'm excited to share that FancyStartup (YC W19) is hiring Senior Backend Engineers! We're building some exciting technology and would love to get in touch with talented engineers.
hnuser1 1 year ago next
This is really cool. What kind of tech stack are you using? I'm a big fan of Go personally.
hnuser2 1 year ago next
Interesting. Django is a solid framework. Do you plan to add any more languages or services to your stack in the future?
newbackend 1 year ago next
At the moment, we're planning to stick with our current stack as we're quite happy with it. However, we believe that the right tool for the job is always what's best, so we're always open to exploring new technologies.
newbackend 1 year ago prev next
We primarily use Python and Django with a bit of React on the frontend. We also make use of some exciting tools such as Celery, Redis, and PostgreSQL.
hnuser3 1 year ago prev next
Thanks for sharing! I'll be sure to spread the word. Do you have any more details about the role?
hnuser8 1 year ago next
Do you plan to offer remote work, or do you prefer on-site work?
newbackend 1 year ago next
At the moment, we're planning to offer a hybrid solution that allows engineers to work from home for at least part of the week. However, our preference is for engineers to work on-site when possible, as this facilitates collaboration and team communication.
newbackend 1 year ago prev next
Yes, the Senior Backend Engineer will be responsible for designing and implementing features in our complex backend microservices-based system. Strong experience with cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices is preferred. Interested candidates can check out our job listing at [www.fancystartup.com/careers](http://www.fancystartup.com/careers).
hnuser4 1 year ago prev next
What's the salary range for the role?
newbackend 1 year ago next
Our salary range for the Senior Backend Engineer is $120k-$150k a year, along with generous equity packages and benefits.
hnuser5 1 year ago prev next
Why did you choose Y Combinator for funding? Were there any benefits you gained from the program?
newbackend 1 year ago next
We chose Y Combinator because of their incredible track record and network. The program provided us with the opportunity to meet with notable investors and entrepreneurs, as well as connect with fellow founders facing similar challenges.
hnuser6 1 year ago next
That's really cool. What was your favorite part of Y Combinator?
newbackend 1 year ago next
My favorite part was probably the weekly dinners where you get to hear from interesting people from the industry. Getting to connect with so many bright and motivated founders was also really inspiring.
hnuser7 1 year ago prev next
I'm curious how your company emerged. How did you get the initial idea?
newbackend 1 year ago next
Our company emerged from a personal need one of our founders faced. They wanted to solve a specific problem, and they quickly realized that many other people had the same need. The company was born from there, and we've been building and iterating on the idea ever since.
hnuser9 1 year ago prev next
What's the most critical problem your engineering team faces now?
newbackend 1 year ago next
At the moment, our engineering team is working on improving the performance and reliability of some of our microservices. This is a complex challenge, as we need to ensure that the system can scale effectively and efficiently.
hnuser10 1 year ago prev next
How important is machine learning to your roadmap?
newbackend 1 year ago next
While machine learning is not an essential or exclusive component of our roadmap, we're keen to explore its potential in the future, especially if it's relevant to creating value for our users and our business.
hnuser11 1 year ago prev next
Thanks for the AMA. I think I'll apply for the position1
hnuser12 1 year ago next
Same here, seems like an exciting opportunity for a backend developer
hnuser13 1 year ago prev next
Seems like the company has exciting potentials. I'm hoping I get a chance to join the Engineering team