Apify is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to work on proxy infrastructure and unblocking. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, experience with proxy, fingerprinting, or unblocking services, and strong skills in developing and debugging with TypeScript/Node.js. The role involves expanding Apify Proxy, researching anti-scraping services, and building internal tools to keep data flowing.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of industry experience building proxy, fingerprinting, or unblocking services
  • Strong skills in developing and debugging with TypeScript/Node.js, or equivalent skills in another language and the ability to learn quickly
  • Familiarity with Linux
  • Experience with AWS, other public clouds, or any technology mentioned above (nice to have)
  • Experiment-driven and collaborative mindset
  • Good communication skills in English

Benefits

  • Space, support, and autonomy for personal growth, with a direct impact on our success
  • Full-time position in Prague or Brno
  • Option to work remotely
  • Flexible working hours
  • Nobody counts holidays as long as the work gets done
  • Stock options and profit sharing
  • We welcome pets, kids, and bikes at the office
  • Epic team buildings and offsites
  • Solid education and training budget
  • Generous hardware budget
  • Free lunches every day when you’re in the office
  • Unlimited supply of coffee and snacks
  • Free entry to the wonderful Prague Zoo
  • Free Multisport card
  • Ping-pong, chess, PS5, lightsabers, foosball league after lunch