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GoGoGrandparent

Backend Engineer

On site

United states

Mid level

Full Time

06-03-2026

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Skills

TypeScript MySQL GraphQL Docker Kubernetes Architecture node.js AWS Vue.js

Job Specifications

About Us

GoGoGrandparent is a digital caregiving platform helping older and disabled adults stay independent, safe, and supported at home. We adapt on-demand APIs (Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart, etc.) into a concierge-style experience tailored for people with cognitive, mobility, or vision challenges.

We’re a profitable, fast-growing, YC-backed startup (S16) with a deeply mission-driven team. Everything we build directly impacts real families who rely on GoGo every day.

Our engineering team is fully remote, tight-knit, and moves fast. You’ll work closely with founders, ship meaningful features weekly, and have real ownership over architecture, reliability, and product direction.

FULLY REMOTE | Able to work 4+ hours overlap with mainland US | $80k - $160k (based on location, experience and seniority)

Tech Stack

Back-end heavy: Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, REST + GraphQL

Front-end: Vue.js (nice to have)

Deployment: AWS, Docker/Kubernetes (nice to have)

Requirements

6+ years of professional experience (primarily in Node.js and Vue.js)

Able to work US timezone or 4+ hours overlap with mainland US

If you're passionate about improving the lives of older adults and people with disabilities, we would love for you to apply!

About the Company

GoGoGrandparent's mission is to help people stay healthy and independent as long as possible. Our first product helps older adults use Lyft and Uber without a smartphone. Clients call our number, press 1 and request a car to come to their home. They call our number, press 2 and request a car to pick them up where they were dropped off last or 0 to speak to an operator. We help tens of thousands of people around the United States stay independent in their own homes. We've been growing primarily through word of mouth and man... Know more