PostHog develops an open-source product platform for analytics, experiments, feature flags, session replay, and data workflows. Its tools help software teams understand and improve their products in one system.
Backend Engineer (Europe/UK timezone)
PostHog is hiring a Backend Engineer (Europe/UK timezone) to work on backend services, APIs, data flows, and production reliability. The position is fully remote for candidates in EMEA.
- Commitment
- Full-time
- Remote region
- Remote · EMEA
- Engagement
- Full-time employee
- Duration
- Permanent
About this role
PostHog develops an open-source product platform for analytics, experiments, feature flags, session replay, and data workflows. Its tools help software teams understand and improve their products in one system. In this Backend Engineer (Europe/UK timezone) role, the work is centered on backend services, APIs, data flows, and production reliability, with scope defined by the team and product area described on the employer's current application page.
The source posting names Node.js, PostgreSQL, SQL, Observability, Roadmapping, and Analytics among the relevant tools or practices and describes cross-functional delivery. It is listed as a full-time employee position and is open remotely to candidates in EMEA; candidates should confirm the employer's complete eligibility details on the application page.
Role requirements and focus
What you’ll work on
- Design and improve backend services and APIs that support the product's core workflows.
- Raise production reliability through sound architecture, testing, observability, and operational follow-through.
What they’re looking for
- Relevant experience delivering comparable product or technical work in a professional environment.
- Working knowledge of Node.js, PostgreSQL, SQL, Observability, Roadmapping, and Analytics, based on the tools or practices named in the source posting.
- Ability to work remotely from EMEA and collaborate effectively with a distributed team.
Skills and focus
- Backend
- Full-time employee
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- SQL
- Observability
- Roadmapping
- Analytics
Useful context
Specialty
Backend
Work type
Full-time employee
Source
PostHog / Ashby
Last verified
Sep 12
Verification context
The role remains present in Ashby’s official public posting feed.
Role terms can change after verification. The employer application page remains the final authority.