Backend Engineer

Carla AB

About Carla At Carla, we believe that more people should be able to drive electric vehicles. Therefore, we have set out to build the safest, most convenient and transparent way to sell, buy, or lease an electric car. Carla was founded in 2020 in Stockholm, with strong VC backing. We are now in an exciting growth phase and are looking for like minded people. That means being driven, humble, and excited about creating outstanding and effective experiences and smart solutions. Recruitment need Carla is a startup in an exciting growth phase, and we are looking for a skilled Backend Engineer to contribute to the technical development of products within our Product & Tech team. Your primary focus will be solving important and complex problems with high-quality code, primarily in Go, while also being comfortable and keen to work end-to-end when needed in our TypeScript / React frontends. We value engineers who combine strong engineering fundamentals with curiosity for modern tools, including AI-assisted development, to increase their impact and effectiveness. You will help ensure our systems are robust, scalable and reliable, while also contributing to a codebase that is easy to understand, maintain and evolve. If you enjoy working close to real business problems, collaborating across product and engineering, and building efficient systems that drive business success, this role is for you! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Hands-On Backend Development Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code, primarily in Go for our backend, while being comfortable and keen to work end-to-end in our React and TypeScript frontend when needed Use modern development tools, including AI-assisted workflows, to improve your speed, quality and impact as an engineer Design, develop and enhance backend services and APIs that are critical to our operations, including inspection, workshop planning, quality control and beyond Debug and resolve technical issues quickly to ensure the stability and reliability of our systems System Optimization and Improvement Regularly evaluate and improve system performance, focusing on scalability, responsiveness and reliability Improve our codebase by making it easier to understand, test, maintain and evolve over time Collaborate closely with backend and frontend developers, product managers and designers to ensure seamless integration between backend services and user-facing applications Manage technical debt by refactoring code and improving existing systems Collaboration and Problem-Solving Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver pragmatic solutions that align with business needs Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback to improve code quality, clarity and long-term maintainability across the team Qualifications: We believe that the ideal candidate has: 3-4+ years of experience in backend development and solid software architecture fundamentals Strong hands-on experience with Go and building reliable backend services and APIs Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud-based architectures Comfortable working with TypeScript and React when needed, or motivated to grow into that part of the stack Curious and pragmatic in using AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering effectiveness, all the way from planning to execution and reviews Good communication skills and a collaborative, product-minded approach A plus if you have experience building systems that support operational workflows or internal tools at scale What is in it for you? Most of all, this is a fantastic opportunity to work for a category-defining company, with great values, and a business model that doesn't talk about sustainability - but is based on it. Apart from that, we offer: Joining one of Sweden’s fastest growing scaleups A career-defining role at a startup and an opportunity to grow and learn from knowledgeable co-workers We’re a start-up, which means we work smarter, not harder. Life-work balance still plays an important role in creating long-lasting productivity and output A workplace that believes strength is found in diversity. We hire people regardless of background, education, experience or gender Market competitive salary So, If you are looking to join a capable and collaborative team and directly impact both product quality and team effectiveness, apply today! We’re fast, both in terms of recruitment and when it comes to growing our business. We have no plans on stopping anytime soon, and hopefully, this is where you come in! For this role, location is flexible. If you are based in Stockholm, you are welcome to work from our office, but we are equally open to remote candidates. Today, our team members work from Stockholm, Gothenburg Germany and Poland.

Embark Studios AB

At Embark, you will join the game services group, a collective of teams powering player-facing online functionality, and managing highly scalable backend systems. In this role, you will work with online systems related to player progression, social interaction, game orchestration, monetization and authentication. The challenges you will solve are similar to those found in distributed data-intensive platforms, but applied to live service games.Most of your time will be spent in a small number of core services, as part of a complex, interconnected gaming ecosystem.. You are expected to take responsibility, ownership and identify what needs to be done. You will be part of a highly collaborative environment where you work together across teams to bring the best experience to our players. Our core technologies include Go, C++, Unreal Engine 5, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), SQL (using Google Spanner), Redis, Kubernetes, and Bazel. What you will do Design, build, and maintain live service functionality supporting multiple games, such as messaging, VOIP, lobbies, inventory, matchmaking and microtransactions Work with distributed backend systems in a live service environment handling millions of players’ data Collaborate both within your team and with various other teams to build highly-scalable, secure and reliable online services in our games Innovate, and explore new technologies. Improve tooling, workflows, and architecture for our online systems We think you bring Strong programming skills and 5+ years of professional experience with Go Experience with large-scale data-intensive systems Experience with Kubernetes and cloud environments, preferably GCP The ability and passion to take ownership and drive work forward A curious mindset and comfort working in highly collaborative environment Professional English communication skills Bonus Experience with cloud-native databases, specifically Google Spanner Experience building or operating authentication systems using OpenID or similar standards Some years of professional experience with C++ Experience working with game engines, specifically Unreal Engine At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together. We welcome game makers of all sex, class, colour, age, gender identity, education, religion, opinion, culture, nation of origin, language, sexual orientation, shape, size, and ability Did we leave anyone out? Well, we welcome you, too! We think that the gaming industry is made better when everyone has a seat at the table. Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)!

Wrknest AB

About the role Wrknest is recruiting a Backend Software Engineer on behalf of an international technology company based in Stockholm. The company develops advanced connected platforms used by businesses and consumers worldwide, with a strong focus on networking, cloud infrastructure, and smart device ecosystems. In this role, you will join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for developing and maintaining core backend systems powering connected products and services. The position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving technically complex challenges, improving system reliability, and working across backend, cloud, embedded, and application environments. You will become part of a collaborative and product-focused engineering culture where quality, ownership, and continuous improvement are highly valued. Your future tasks ou will play an important role in designing and developing backend services that support large-scale connected systems and applications. The role involves close collaboration with several technical teams and offers the opportunity to influence both architecture and development processes. Examples of responsibilities include: Designing, building, and maintaining backend services using Node.js and TypeScript Developing secure, scalable, and maintainable APIs and workflows Contributing to architectural discussions and technical decisions Reviewing code and supporting high engineering standards and release quality Investigating production issues and implementing robust solutions Collaborating with teams within embedded, web, mobile, product, and design Improving reliability, observability, and developer experience across services We are looking for someone who Requirements At least 5 years of professional experience working with Node.js and TypeScript Minimum 3 years of experience working with SQL databases such as PostgreSQL Experience developing software for connected devices, infrastructure products, networking systems, or similar complex environments Good understanding of web security, including OWASP, OAuth, and browser security fundamentals Strong debugging skills and experience with defensive programming Professional experience with Git, Unix/Linux, and Docker-based environments Ability to work independently and take ownership of technical solutions Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken Valid Swedish work permit and residence in Sweden at the time of application Meritorious Experience with Rust or Go Experience with gRPC Experience with WebRTC Experience with DevOps, CI/CD, and build pipelines Experience using AI tools and LLMs to improve engineering workflows and productivity The client values engineers who are curious, solution-oriented, and motivated by building reliable products in technically advanced environments. You are comfortable collaborating across teams while also taking ownership of your own work. Other information Start: According to agreement Location: Stockholm, Sweden Employment type: Full-time Work model: Hybrid Benefits Competitive compensation package Occupational pension and insurance package Wellness allowance Flexible working hours Access to modern technical equipment and products Please note that a background check will be conducted in the final stage of the recruitment process. About the client The client is an international technology company developing advanced platforms and connected solutions used globally within networking, infrastructure, and smart technology. Their products combine software, cloud services, and hardware to create scalable and reliable ecosystems used by millions of users worldwide. The company is driven by innovation, technical excellence, and long-term product development, offering employees the opportunity to work on impactful technology in an international environment. Om Wrknest Engineering Wrknest Engineering specializes in helping engineers and technicians find their next career step. We collaborate with forward-thinking companies and offer both recruitment and consulting assignments within technology and industry. We believe in building long-term relationships and strive to be an engaged and attentive partner. Through us, you gain the opportunity to be part of technological advancements that shape tomorrow’s society, in roles where your expertise makes a real difference. Our ambition is for you to thrive, grow, and feel proud of your work. Read more at www.wrknestengineering.se.