n8n is a workflow automation platform that uniquely combines AI capabilities with business process automation. We give technical teams the flexibility of code with the speed of no-code, backed by a passionate community of builders. With 500+ integrations and fair-code principles, we're revolutionizing how businesses connect their systems and processes. As a Senior Software Engineer for the Nodes team at n8n, you will play a key role in driving n8n's integration ecosystem growth by building scalable backend node infrastructure that enables developers to create high-quality, reliable integrations faster. Example of features the team has shipped: VSCode-like experience in our Code node Human-in-the-loop step for workflow approvals Community node support in n8n Cloud AI data transformation node Data schema previews and smarter form nodes Workflow evaluation nodes What You'll Do

Own complex node infrastructure

Build and optimize the backend systems that power our most sophisticated integrations (database, messaging, email, and other complex nodes), ensuring they perform reliably at scale Empower the developer ecosystem
Create tooling and SDKs that enable community developers to build high-quality nodes faster and more reliably Enable AI-powered integrations
Architect and implement the infrastructure that will power next-generation AI-assisted node capabilities Balance innovation with reliability
Maintain and improve existing node performance while shipping new capabilities that expand what's possible with n8n integrations Mentor and collaborate
You'll support fellow engineers through thoughtful code reviews, pair programming, and by sharing knowledge generously. Think like a product engineer
You'll evaluate trade-offs, prioritize impact, and deeply care about the end-user experience. Requirements

5+ years

fullstack experience with Node.js and TypeScript, ideally building scalable backend systems in B2B SaaS startups Proven experience debugging, optimizing, and scaling production services under load Strong understanding of complex system architecture - APIs, webhooks, async processing, distributed systems Track record of mentoring engineers and leading technical discussions Experience with testing frameworks and maintaining high-quality codebases A fast-moving, low-ego, highly collaborative mindset Passion for clean code, shared ownership, and product impact Nice-to-haves

Experience with Vue.js or similar frameworks Contributions to open source or plugin ecosystems Interest in AI-assisted developer tools Benefits

Competitive compensation

We offer fair and attractive pay. Ownership

Our core value is to "empower others," and we mean ityou'll get a slice of n8n with equity. Work/life balance

We work hard but ensure you have time to recharge: Europe:

30 days of vacation, plus public holidays wherever you are. US:

15 vacation days, 8 sick days, plus public holidays wherever you are. Health & wellness Europe:

We provide benefits according to local country norms.* US:

Comprehensive medical (PPO 1200), dental, and vision plans. Future planning Europe:

We provide pension contributions according to local country norms.* US:

401(k) retirement plan. Financial security Europe:

We provide benefits according to local country norms.* US:

Short-term & long-term disability insurance, life & AD&D coverage, and additional hospital coverage. Career growth

We hire rising stars who grow with us! You'll get 1K (or equivalent) per year to spend on courses, books, events, or coaching to level up your skills. A passionate team

We love our product, and we prove it with regular hackathons where we see who can build the coolest thing with it! Remote-first

Our team works remotely across Europe, with regular off-sites for team bonding. Some roles, like sales in the US, are hybridplease check the job description. Giving back

We're big fans of open source, and you'll get $100 per month to support projects you care about. Transparency

We all know what everyone's working on, how the company is doingthe whole shebang. An ambitious but kind culture

People love working hereour eNPS for 2024 is 94! * Country-specific details are provided in your contract.