Backend-focused xEngineer - Functions at Wix

Vilnius, Vilnius County, Lithuania -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jul, 26

Salary

8000.0

Posted On

15 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Software engineering, Scala, Java, Node.js, Backend architecture, API design, SPI design, AI-assisted development, System scalability, Clean code, Testable code, Frontend development, Communication, Organizational skills, Technical leadership

Industry

Software Development

Description

Company Description Wix makes it possible for anyone to succeed online. Since 2006, we’ve grown to around 5,300 employees in 22 countries, launched over 40 products, and serve over 299 million users and their visitors worldwide. At Wix, we push you to innovate and evolve in non-traditional ways. We operate in collaborative, high-performing teams, building cutting-edge products and leveraging AI to redefine how our users create, manage and grow their dreams online. Although we’re already industry leaders in web creation and business, our work is nowhere near done. Our goal is to become the main engine of the Internet so we can create a more open web for all. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Wix was built around the idea that everyone has the right to be successful, online. This same vision defines us as an employer: creating a work environment where everyone is welcome, and anyone has the right to succeed. Job Description Join a highly-skilled development team based in Vilnius, where you'll create features used by millions of users around the world. In the Functions team, you will be a Backend-focused xEngineer. This means while your core strength lies in designing high-performance backend architectures, you possess the curiosity to work end-to-end and the mindset to lead with AI-native workflows. In your day-to-day, you will: Collaborate across backend and frontend to deliver features end-to-end — you won't work in isolation, but you're expected to contribute meaningfully on both sides of the stack Design, build, and evolve SPIs and APIs together with the team, plugging into Wix's business logic ecosystem across multiple business areas Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and engineers across teams to ship cohesive, high-quality experiences Apply AI-assisted development tools to move faster and raise the quality bar Set technical direction within the team — influence architecture decisions, define patterns, and raise the engineering bar Write clean, testable, production-grade code that runs at massive scale Help shape how the team works — not just what it builds Qualifications 5+ years of software engineering experience Proficiency in at least one of: Scala, Java, or Node.js Excellent English language skills Curiosity to touch & learn frontend Good communication and organizational skills Pragmatic approach to quality — you know when to move fast and when to be rigorous Additional Information Wix Functions is a team that moves fast and takes pride in what we ship. Our work touches millions of websites and users - so the scale is real, and so is the responsibility. We value engineers who take ownership, take pride in collaboration, aren’t afraid to innovate and question how things are done. Team spirit is in everything that we do. Wix is evolving toward a more full-stack, AI-assisted way of working, so knowledge and tool sharing is a constant that helps us move forward together as a team. We’re looking for somebody who wants to work on hard problems, influence technical decisions and be open to learning new things. If you’re that kind of person, this is a good place to be. We offer: Discount stock purchasing plans (ESPP) Health and personal accident insurance Daily lunch and snacks at the office Commuting allowance Discounted phone operator services and compensation for a new phone Free exercise classes and wellness activities Online courses and professional development Fun activities and team events Salary range is 6000 - 8000 Eur GROSS / month (Total compensation, including RSUs package) City: Vilnius

Responsibilities

You will design and evolve high-performance backend architectures while collaborating across the stack to deliver end-to-end features. Additionally, you will set technical direction, apply AI-assisted tools, and ensure the delivery of clean, scalable, production-grade code.