Senior Engineer & Tech Lead

Senior Engineer & Tech Lead at Plura (formerly Bloom Community) | Y Combinator's Work at a Startup Work at a StartupStartup JobsInternshipsUpcoming EventsHow it WorksLog InSenior Engineer & Tech Lead at Plura (formerly Bloom Community) (W20)$75 - $150 / hourlyThe social app for edge-of-culture communitiesRemote (US)ContractUS citizen/visa only11+ yearsApply nowAbout Plura (formerly Bloom Community) Plura (formerly Bloom Community) is a YCombinator backed startup based in Oakland, CA on a mission to use software to bring people together. Plura is a social and dating community that helps you meet new friends and partners organically through shared events and experiences. We partner with local event producers to help you connect and chat with other attendees before and after events. And, with a strong consent culture and referral-based community, we're the safest place to meet new partners and friends. The team is led by Luna Ray. Luna spent 5 years at Facebook, most recently leading viral user growth for Instagram from 700M to past a billion users in two years. About the roleSkills: Node.js, React Native, TypeScript, PostgreSQL Plura is hiring a full stack Senior Engineer / Tech Lead to provide technical leadership while staying deeply hands-on with feature development. This is a role for someone who thrives in early-stage environments, balancing execution with systems thinking. You'll oversee one junior engineer, but the role is primarily about building, scoping, and ensuring quality engineering work. Plura is built in React Native and Typescript running on a Node.js server and PostgreSQL. Your primary responsibilities will be: Build and ship product features • Develop, launch, and maintain core app features end-to-end, from development through release • Conduct code reviews, manage releases, and ensure engineering best practices • Run and refine testing processes to keep the app stable and high-quality • Identify and implement new coding solutions and processes using LLMs and AI tools Support analytics and dashboards • Consolidate existing analytics tools into a more streamlined setup • Design and build dashboards to track progress against Plura's key objectives • Surface data insights that guide product and growth decisions Drive engineering-led problem solving • Review user engagement and usage data to identify patterns worth addressing • Scope solutions, seek team input, and lead implementation of engineering fixes • Improve tech workflows (sprints, reviews, tooling) to accelerate the team's impact What kind of person would succeed in this role? • Experienced (8+ year eng) - able to get themselves unstuck in any situation • Flexible - the role may change over time as AI systems evolve, the asks may change, but they're able to roll with the punches • Self-motivated/self-directed - independent productivity while working remotely is never an issue for them This is a part-time position, starting around 20 hours per month, designed for a fully remote team member. About Plura Plura is the social app for edge-of-culture communities that helps you meet people organically through shared events. We collaborate with event organizers whose events facilitate connection and community. These groups are often at the boundary of culture, exploring new ways to connect authentically, approaching life with a learning mindset, and creating a more community-minded future. In Plura's app, you can discover events, become Buds with people, and join community conversations. Plura is a queer woman-led company known for its strong consent culture and inclusive approach. Join us to explore, learn, and grow with like-minded people and create a more liberated and open world. You are welcome here. Technology Our app is built in React Native and Typescript running on a Node.js server and PostgreSQL. Apply nowOther jobs at Plura (formerly Bloom Community)Senior Engineer & Tech LeadcontractRemote (US)Full stack$75 - $150 / hourly11+ yearsApplyMarketing ManagercontractRemote (US)$50 - $75 / hourly6+ yearsApplyHundreds of YC startups are hiring on Work at a Startup. Sign up to see more ›Work at a StartupJobsInternshipsEventsHow it worksSign inY CombinatorAbout YCPressPrivacy & TermsContactJobs by RoleSoftware Engineer JobsDesign & UI/UX JobsProduct Manager JobsSales JobsMarketing JobsSupport JobsOperations JobsJobs by LocationSoftware Engineer Jobs in San FranciscoProduct Manager Jobs in San FranciscoSoftware Engineer Jobs in New YorkProduct Manager Jobs in New YorkSoftware Engineer Jobs in Los AngelesProduct Manager Jobs in Los AngelesRemote JobsRemote Software Engineer JobsRemote Design & UI/UX JobsRemote Product Manager JobsRemote Sales JobsRemote Marketing JobsRemote Support JobsRemote Operations Jobs