TL;DR
YC-backed GoGoGrandparent is recruiting experienced backend and full-stack engineers for fully remote roles focused on Node.js and TypeScript. The profitable startup, which adapts on-demand APIs into a concierge service for older and disabled adults, lists multi-stage interviews, timezone overlap requirements, and compensation in published ranges.
What happened
GoGoGrandparent, a Y Combinator S16 company that provides a concierge-style digital caregiving platform for older and disabled adults, posted openings for backend and full-stack engineers. The roles are full-time and fully remote, and the listings call for at least six years of professional experience with primary skills in Node.js and TypeScript; front-end experience with Vue.js and deployment experience with AWS, Docker or Kubernetes are noted as desirable. The company says engineers will work closely with founders, ship features frequently, and take ownership of architecture and reliability. The hiring page reiterates that GoGoGrandparent is profitable, has a roughly 50-person team headquartered in San Francisco, and serves hundreds of thousands of seniors in the U.S. and Canada. Applicants should be able to overlap four or more hours with mainland U.S. timezones; the interview process is described as two stages.
Why it matters
- The roles feed directly into a product that aims to make routine services more accessible for older and disabled adults by managing complex, multi-step digital interactions.
- Hiring experienced backend engineers signals investment in reliability and scalability as usage grows across the U.S. and Canada.
- Remote, senior roles with ownership appeal to engineers seeking mission-driven work in health-adjacent and caregiving tech.
- The company frames its work against demographic trends that will increase demand for alternatives to personal driving and in-home support.
Key facts
- Company: GoGoGrandparent (YC S16), founded 2016; team size listed as 50; based in San Francisco.
- Open roles: Backend and Full-Stack Engineer positions, full-time and remote.
- Experience: Minimum 6+ years professional experience; primary skills in Node.js and TypeScript.
- Tech stack: Back-end heavy—Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, REST and GraphQL; front-end Vue.js noted as a plus.
- Deployment: AWS and container tooling (Docker/Kubernetes) listed as nice-to-have skills.
- Work hours: Must be able to work with 4+ hours overlap with mainland U.S. timezones.
- Compensation: Listings show ranges of $80K–$160K and $100K–$160K (depending on location, experience, and seniority).
- Hiring process: Two-stage interview process.
- Mission/customers: Adapts APIs from services like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash and Instacart into a concierge experience for seniors and people with disabilities; serves hundreds of thousands across the U.S. and Canada.
- Growth context: Company says it is profitable and fast-growing; founders note 30–40% of new signups have smartphones.
What to watch next
- Whether GoGoGrandparent fills the open senior engineering roles and expands its remote engineering headcount (not confirmed in the source).
- The company’s progress toward becoming a broader 'management layer' for services seniors find difficult to self-manage.
- Further public details on user growth, retention, or new service integrations are not confirmed in the source.
Quick glossary
- Concierge service: A service model that manages tasks and interactions on behalf of a user, often coordinating multiple vendors or platforms to complete requests.
- API (Application Programming Interface): A set of rules and tools allowing different software applications to communicate and exchange data.
- GraphQL: A query language and runtime for APIs that lets clients request exactly the data they need from a server.
- Node.js: A JavaScript runtime built on Chrome's V8 engine commonly used for building server-side applications.
- Fully remote: A work arrangement where employees perform their job duties from locations outside a central office, often from home.
Reader FAQ
How do I apply?
Apply through the Y Combinator jobs listing referenced on the company’s posting.
Is U.S. citizenship or visa sponsorship required?
The posting states U.S. citizenship/visa is not required.
What is the interview process?
The company describes a two-stage interview process.
What compensation is listed?
Published listings show compensation ranges of $80K–$160K and $100K–$160K depending on location, experience, and seniority.
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