Senior Backend Software Engineer, MapQuest

System1
Los Angeles, CA

System1 is seeking a dynamic Senior Backend Engineer to join our team and work on

RoadWarrior by MapQuest. RoadWarrior is a powerful platform that provides route

creation, management, and optimization solutions for small and mid-sized businesses.

Our diverse customer base ranges from FedEx contractors to small mom-and-pop

shops, all of whom rely on RoadWarrior to plan their most critical daily deliveries

efficiently and accurately.

As part of System1, RoadWarrior and MapQuest combine the innovative spirit of a

startup with the stability, revenue, and growth of an established company. We're

expanding rapidly and looking for a talented engineer to help us scale. In this role, you

will design, build, operate, debug, optimize, and deploy highly-distributed, low-latency

web-based systems. Leading a team of skilled engineers, you will not only write code

but also bring a passion for your craft and a commitment to continuous learning. Your

contributions will be crucial in shaping the future of our product and our team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are driven by innovation, and are eager to

make a significant impact, we want to hear from you!

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The Role You Will Have:
  • Help architect and build out the infrastructure of our API platform: Lead the transformation of our backend from .NET to Node.js, leveraging shared services used by thousands of developers on the MapQuest developer network to enhance our platform's scalability and performance.
  • Design, implement, and maintain .NET and Node.js services: Start by working extensively with .NET while progressively transitioning to Node.js, creating efficient and robust backend solutions, and ensuring seamless integration with existing services.
  • Work with both Azure SQL and MongoDB databases: Optimize data access and storage across both relational and non-relational databases. You'll have the flexibility to choose the best tool for the job, ensuring a robust and flexible backend to support high-traffic applications.
  • Own tasks end to end, taking projects through the full engineering lifecycle: From concept to deployment, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality features and improvements.
  • Collaborate and problem solve with engineers and stakeholders: Work closely with a talented team to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions.
  • Operate with a high degree of autonomy and lightweight planning processes: Enjoy the freedom to make impactful decisions while maintaining a focus on agile methodologies.

What You Will Bring:
  • 5+ years of development experience: Proven track record in building and maintaining complex systems that scale to thousands of users.
  • 2+ years of hands-on production experience in developing and maintaining backend services: using both C# and Node.js. Candidates with experience in Java and Python are encouraged to apply.
  • 2+ years of experience working with relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or Postgres
  • 2+ years of experience working with NoSQL databases such as MongoDB, DocumentDB, or DynamoDB
  • Able to adhere to best practices and coding conventions: Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Experience working with GIT in a collaborative environment, creating pull requests, and performing code reviews.
  • Excellent communication and time management skills: Ability to clearly articulate ideas and manage your time effectively to meet deadlines.
  • Mapping APIs: Experience with mapping APIs (e.g., Google Maps API, OpenStreetMap) is a big plus
  • Open source contributions are a plus

What We Have to Offer:
  • Competitive salary + bonus + equity
  • Generous PTO + 11 company holidays
  • Open sick time
  • 100% covered Medical, Dental, Vision for employees
  • 401k with match
  • Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
  • Paid professional development
  • Leadership & growth opportunities
  • Virtual company and team building events

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The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $171,500 - 257,300 + bonus + equity +

benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range

displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire

salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is

determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills,

experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the

specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. Please note

that the compensation details listed in U.S. role postings reflect the base salary only, and

do not include bonus, equity, or benefits.

System1’s headquarters is located in Marina del Rey, CA with additional offices in

Bellevue, WA and Guelph, ON, Canada. Employees near office locations are returning to

the office. Location-specific policies and available accommodations will be discussed

during the interview process.

System1 allows fully-remote work in the following approved locations: Arizona, Colorado,

Connecticut, Georgia, Hawaii, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Oregon,

Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas and Virginia. Prospective U.S. employees who live

outside of any of these states will need to establish residency in one of the approved

states prior to employment. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

System1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for

employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to

race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran

status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic

protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring,

placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,

compensation and training.

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Posted 2025-09-14

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