# Senior Backend Software Engineer at Asana

- Company: Asana
- What the company does: Work management software for teams and AI agents. Plan, automate, and execute critical workflows together. Backed by a16z and Founders Fund.
- Company website: https://asana.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Reykjavík
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-07-22
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://www.asana.com/jobs/apply/7964361?gh_jid=7964361
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/asana-senior-backend-software-engineer/

## About the role

We’re looking for an experienced backend engineer with a passion for learning and working on systems. You will work with a world-class team of engineers on deploying and operating existing systems, and building new ones for challenges that are unique to our problem space. You will have a unique opportunity to design, develop, and operate services and frameworks that power Asana.

## What they're looking for

- 5+ years of BE experience working in large, well-maintained codebases writing and shipping production code
- Ability to learn quickly and transition seamlessly between different areas of a complex codebase
- Sound autonomous judgment when balancing moving quickly with producing quality, long-term maintainable code
- Focus on establishing and spreading high quality software engineering patterns
- Familiarity with React/GraphQL ecosystem, TypeScript (preferred)
- Seeking an empowering environment where you and your teammates support each other's growth and development

Tags: Foundations Engineering