Full-Stack Web Developer

About Atlas Obscura

Atlas Obscura is a community platform for travelers looking to explore the world’s hidden wonders. Through our website, mobile app, books, podcasts and other channels, we celebrate the world's most curious places, extraordinary experiences, and passionate communities. We blend high-quality editorial content with public submissions to create a unique platform that we are building out to feature more planning, memory sharing, and real-time travel tools.

Position Overview

We’re building a platform that inspires curiosity around the world. Atlas Obscura is looking for a full-time full-stack web developer to join our team. In this role you'll report to the SVP, Head of Engineering & Technology and collaborate with Product, Design, and Content to develop new features, improve our existing code base, and ensure our applications stay sharp and snappy. Most importantly, as AO evolves to a platform-driven product business, you will play a key role in scaling our platform to empower millions of people to discover the world's most amazing places and experiences.

AO’s culture leans on curiosity, candor and speed. The ideal candidate will thrive in an environment where curiosity meets execution, feedback and continuous improvement is a gift, and progress matters more than perfection.

Some Tools We Use

• Ruby / Rails
• Postgres / PostGIS
• Hotwire / Stimulus.js / View Components
• AWS
• Redis
• Tailwind
• Elasticsearch
• Whatever does the job!

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications

Nice to Have

What We Offer

Atlas Obscura is committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Location

This role is based in our New York City headquarters and requires in-office work two days per week as part of our hybrid schedule.

To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter.