Backend Developer

PlusMinusOne is a mobile startup studio that focuses on developing and marketing its own apps that are used and loved by millions of people around the world. Our products collectively reach more than a half-million new users every month in the US market alone. Our team works in hybrid model with offices in San Francisco, Istanbul and Ankara.

We have been building mobile products focused on Business, Photo & Video, and Education categories in the App Store mainly for the US market since 2016. And in each of these categories, our goal is the same: provide actual value to people with the best mobile user experience.

We’re in an exciting period of growth and are looking for Backend Developer who will help us shape the future of mobile.

What we are looking for:

• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field


• 2+ years of experience in software engineering


• Preferably proficient with Node.js, designing and developing REST APIs, AWS environment, CDN (Amazon Cloudfront etc.) experienced in technologies.


• Good understanding of OOP, Design Patterns, Clean Code concepts


• Good understanding of fundamental design principles for a scalable application


• Experience with both relational and non relational databases


• Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines


• Experience in applying AI to real world problems


• Experience in python and python virtual environments


• Experience in deploying deep learning models on cloud platforms in a scalable way


• Understanding basic concepts about deep learning, computer vision, large language models


• Strong analytical and time management skills


• Experience with working in an agile environment

Your responsibilities will be:

• Developing backend services for our mobile apps from the ground up


• Refine, and tune integrations between applications


• Bring new technology and ideas to the table


• Influence cross-team initiatives and mentor mind and junior backend engineers


• Participate in planning meetings, estimate tasks, do code reviews, and code in pairs


• Deploy, optimize and scale deep learning models

What we offer:

• Opportunity to make an impact on millions of global users' life and the future of mobile


• Chance to be a part of a passionate and driven team where everyone’s ideas are valued


• Working in an environment with a Silicon Valley startup culture and benefits


• A hybrid work environment with 3 days a week at the Istanbul&Ankara office


• 14 days of paid vacation that starts from the first year of joining the team


• Quarterly profit sharing based on performance


• Ability to own a stock option after the first year


• Private health insurance package


• Reimbursement package for any education, course, etc.


• Reimbursement package for your sports activities


• A Macbook, iPhone, magic mouse, magic keyboard, and any other hardware that you need to deliver your best work.

Let's shape the future of mobile together!