Full Stack Engineer – Document Platform & Block Technology

Role Summary

Full Stack Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Design & Develop Block-Based Document Platforms

• Build and maintain end-to-end web applications for document creation, editing, and collaboration.
• Architect and implement block-based editors, supporting rich content types, drag-and-drop, and real-time collaboration.
• Ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems for a unified user experience.

Front-End Engineering

• Develop responsive, accessible, and performant UIs using modern frameworks (e.g., React).
• Implement reusable components and state management for complex, nested block structures.
• Integrate real-time features such as collaborative editing and presence indicators.

Back-End Engineering

• Design and maintain scalable APIs and data models to support block-based content and user collaboration.
• Optimize database schemas for efficient storage and retrieval of hierarchical document data.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance across the platform.

Collaboration & Quality

• Work closely with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high-quality features.
• Write clean, tested, and well-documented code.
• Participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience building and scaling document or content platforms (e.g., Notion, Coda, AFFiNE)
• Deep understanding of block-based editor technology, including custom block definitions, state management, and collaborative editing frameworks.
• Proficiency in front-end technologies: React (or similar), JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
• Strong back-end skills: Node.js, Python, or similar; experience with RESTful APIs and database design (SQL/NoSQL).
• Familiarity with real-time data synchronization (e.g., CRDTs, WebSockets) and collaborative infrastructure.

Bonus Points

• Experience with open-source block editor toolkits (e.g., BlockSuite, Slate, ProseMirror).
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP), CI/CD, and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with document import/export (Markdown, HTML) and third-party integrations.