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Firework· HQ in 2 West 5th Ave., Suite 400, San Mateo, CA 94402

Sr. Backend Software Engineer

Location: Hong Kong · Category: Engineering & Development · Seniority: Senior · Posted: March 20, 2026 · Verified: Sep 29, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role focuses on backend software engineering for Firework's video commerce platform, requiring senior-level expertise in building scalable and reliable server-side systems. The engineer will contribute to the core infrastructure that powers the platform's real-time video and commerce capabilities.
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About the company

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Firework

firework.com

B2B platform for shoppable video and AI-assisted commerce.

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