GoGoGrandparent Seeks Experienced Backend & Full‑Stack Engineers to Expand Digital Caregiving Platform

GoGoGrandparent is a YC S16‑backed digital caregiving platform that turns mainstream on‑demand services—Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Instacart and others—into a concierge experience tailored for seniors and people with disabilities. The company was founded in 2016 by a team that built the service for their own grandparents and witnessed the first signs of a growing, underserved market when 30‑40% of new sign‑ups were older adults with smartphones who found traditional rideshare apps difficult to navigate. ### Mission‑Driven Impact Unlike standard ride‑share or delivery apps, GoGoGrandparent acts as a “management layer” that abstracts the repetitive, step‑by‑step processes required to book a ride, meal, medication delivery or house‑cleaning service. By handling driver cancellations, navigation difficulties, credit‑card updates, pickup pins and more, the platform allows older adults to maintain independence without leaving their homes. The company estimates that within the next decade the number of people over 65 will surpass those under 18, and more than 11 million adults over 75 will stop driving. GoGo aims to ensure that losing the ability to drive doesn’t mean losing freedom. ### What We Build * **Backend‑heavy stack**: Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, REST and GraphQL APIs. * **Front‑end**: Vue.js (nice to have) – the team remains focused on the backend but values full‑stack fluency. * **Operations**: AWS (EC2, RDS, Lambda, etc), Docker, Kubernetes (nice to have). The engineering team is fully remote and consists of around 50 hires; its culture is fast, deliberate and tightly focused on shipping real‑value features weekly. Engineers work closely with founders, get immediate ownership of the architecture, reliability and product direction, and see their work impact real families every day. ### The Open Role * **Position**: Backend & Full‑Stack Engineer (Node.js & TypeScript) * **Salary**: $100k – $160k, commensurate with location, experience and seniority; equity is included. * **Hours**: Remote; must overlap at least 4 hours with mainland US time zones. * **Experience**: 6+ years in professional development, primarily with Node.js and Vue.js. * **Skill set**: Node.js, TypeScript, MySQL, REST, GraphQL; working knowledge of Docker/K8s and AWS is highly valued. Vue.js experience is a plus but not mandatory. * **Remote policy**: Fully remote; team members are expected to coordinate with US teammates and handle time‑zone overlap. ### The Interview Process GoGo employs a two‑stage interview process: 1. **Technical screening** – a live coding or design challenge focused on Node.js/TypeScript and API architecture. 2. **Senior interview** – a pair‑programming and system‑design session with a senior engineer or founder, followed by a culture‑fit conversation with a product or engineering manager. ### Why Join Now? At this phase, the company is moving from a profitable niche operation to a household name. Engineers will have an unparalleled opportunity to shape a product that serves a rapidly expanding demographic and will see their contributions scale across the U.S. and Canada. The team values passion for improving the lives of older adults, ownership of systems, and a commitment to delivering reliable services in a demanding industry. ### Apply Interested candidates can apply directly through the GoGoGrandparent careers page or by uploading a profile that will expose them to multiple YC‑backed startups waiting for senior engineers. The role offers not just competitive compensation, but a chance to make a lasting impact on families and a community that is growing faster than ever. --- #### Founders & Company Snapshot | Founded | 2016 | | Batch | S16 | | Team Size | ~50 | | Location | San Francisco (remote) | | Status | Active | GoGoGrandparent’s mission is clear: bring freedom and hope to older citizens, one life at a time.