Full-Time
Convex
11-50 employees
Managed backend service for reactive applications
No salary listed
Junior, Mid
San Francisco, CA, USA
Requires in-person work at the Potrero Hill neighborhood office in San Francisco.
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- Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science (or related technical field) with a minimum of 2+ years of relevant experience with backend, systems, product, or full-stack engineering
- Rust and/or Typescript experience is nice to have (most of our backend development is in Rust and our frontend libraries are primarily in Typescript)
- Interest to work in-person in our office located in the Potrero Hill neighborhood of San Francisco
- Building great things on the internet
- Solving systems and infrastructure challenges
- Creating a magical developer experience
Convex Systems, Inc. provides a backend-as-a-service platform designed for developers creating reactive applications, such as live chat tools and real-time dashboards. Their service allows developers to build and deploy applications without the need to manage complex backend infrastructure, which simplifies the development process. Convex's platform is zero-setup and infinitely scalable, meaning developers can focus on creating dynamic systems without worrying about server maintenance. Unlike many competitors, Convex offers a managed service that charges subscription fees based on usage, making it accessible for smaller teams to start and grow. The company's goal is to transform backend development by providing an easy-to-use solution that enhances the efficiency of building sophisticated applications.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
Series A
Total Funding
$29.2M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2021
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Increased adoption of serverless architectures boosts demand for Convex's BaaS solutions.
- The rise of real-time collaborative apps aligns with Convex's core offerings.
- Investment from Netlify highlights interest in modern web development technologies.
What critics are saying
- Competition from established BaaS providers like Firebase and AWS Amplify is intense.
- Over-reliance on venture capital funding could lead to financial instability.
- Rapid technological changes may render Convex's offerings obsolete without continuous innovation.
What makes Convex unique
- Convex offers a zero-setup, infinitely scalable backend solution for reactive applications.
- The platform eliminates the need for developers to manage complex backend infrastructure.
- Convex's focus is on real-time state synchronization for collaborative and dynamic applications.
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