Backend Engineer; Web- Augmented Reality

Position Overview

This position is for a Backend Engineer (Web-Based Augmented Reality) role at Company: ARound (a Stagwell company). You will be responsible for building backend systems to support real-time, web-based AR experiences and games. Location: Remote (UTC -8 to -4 timezones only). Schedule: 20-40 hours/week (flexible). This is a contract or contract-to-hire opportunity where you can work with cutting-edge technologies like Node.js, Rust, and PostgreSQL while contributing to innovative AR projects in the sports entertainment space. Direct hiring manager – no recruiters or agencies involved.

Key Responsibilities

• Building backend systems to support real-time, web-based AR experiences and games
• Developing and integrating APIs that power our interactive features
• Managing cloud infrastructure and services on Digital Ocean
• Working with video streaming technologies like RTMP and WebRTC
• Collaborating on a stack that includes Node.js, Rust, and PostgreSQL

Required Qualifications

• Enjoys working on real-time, interactive systems
• Is comfortable managing cloud infrastructure
• Gets excited about technical challenges in the AR/VR space
• Has some experience or interest in video streaming technologies
• Enjoys sports (though you don't need to be a superfan!)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Familiarity with Vue.js
• Knowledge of Babylon.js

Benefits & Perks

• Remote position within North/South American timezones (UTC -8 to -4)
• Flexible working hours (20-40 hours per week)
• Opportunity to work on pioneering web AR technology in the emerging sports AR space
• Direct communication with the hiring manager – no intermediaries involved