Founding Backend Software Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript) - Creator Platform

Xive is a creator-first social platform focused on livestreaming, short-form video, communities, messaging, and creator monetization. We're building something different than today's social platforms by putting creators and communities first.

We are currently looking for a Founding Backend Software Engineer to work directly alongside our CTO and help scale Xive as we continue to grow.

This is not just another freelance project. We're looking for someone who enjoys startups, solving difficult engineering problems, and building products used by thousands of people.

What you'll be working on
Improve backend performance and scalability
Build and optimize REST APIs
Real-time WebSocket systems
Livestream infrastructure
Database optimization
Creator monetization systems
Subscription and gifted subscription features
Notification systems
Security improvements
Backend architecture
Performance optimization
Bug fixing
Feature development
Technologies
Node.js
TypeScript
PostgreSQL
Next.js
React
WebSockets
Redis (preferred)
Docker
AWS (preferred)
RTMP / HLS / WebRTC experience is a huge plus
Tencent Cloud experience is a plus
What we're looking for
Strong backend engineering experience
Comfortable working on a growing startup
Excellent communication
Experience building scalable applications
Ability to collaborate with another senior engineer
Someone who takes ownership and enjoys solving difficult problems