Senior Backend Software Engineer

About the role

Asana is seeking an experienced Senior Backend Software Engineer to join its Reykjavik team. You will collaborate with a world‑class engineering group to design, develop, and operate services that power Asana’s feature‑rich web application.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and iterate on frameworks that influence all aspects of the Asana product.
• Partner with product and other engineering teams to enable faster development across the organization.
• Analyze complex systems to identify issues, root causes, and improvement opportunities.
• Champion code quality and best practices through example and reusable frameworks.
• Develop new APIs that balance usability with the capability to support Asana’s extensive feature set.

Required profile

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience in large, well‑maintained codebases.
• Ability to learn quickly and transition between different areas of a complex system.
• Strong autonomous judgment when balancing speed with long‑term maintainable code.
• Commitment to high‑quality software engineering patterns and continuous improvement.
• Interest in AI tools and emerging technologies.

Required skills

• React
• GraphQL
• TypeScript

What we offer

• Competitive compensation package aligned with market value.
• Hybrid work schedule with office‑centric days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday) and flexible remote options.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning in a supportive environment.
• Inclusive culture that values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.