Ruby Labs

RubyLabs build high-value products that users will be willing to purchase and use continually.

11-50 employees
Founded 2018
Media and Entertainment
Private Company

Remote-First Company

This company operates with a remote-first culture, allowing team members to work from anywhere.

Open Positions3

Applicants from any country are welcome to apply for the position as long as they are located within approximately ± 4 hours of CET.ContractFintechPosted
  • Own and operate AWS Aurora (PostgreSQL) in a high-load production environment
  • Design and evolve schemas for large transactional domains (payments, customers, subscriptions, events)
  • Implement and maintain table partitioning strategies and advanced indexing
  • Handle databases with millions of new records per month while maintaining predictable performance
  • Analyze and optimize slow queries, lock contention, and autovacuum issues
  • Design high-performance search solutions for internal CRM tools
  • Work with event and log data pipelines including Tinybird/ClickHouse
  • Define and monitor database health metrics
  • Plan and execute safe schema changes and migrations on large tables
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About Ruby Labs

Ruby Labs pioneers innovative consumer products, currently serving over 100 million users annually across seven global apps. You will join a company building accessible platforms in health, education, and entertainment. Their products include mobile apps like "Able: Lose Weight in 30 Days" and the astrology app "Hint." They are also expanding into legal tech, developing a document automation platform that includes PDF form filling, document generation, and e-signatures.

How We Work

You will join a remote-first team operating within approximately ±4 hours of CET. This ensures seamless collaboration across diverse locations. Ruby Labs cultivates an engineering-led culture, emphasizing efficiency and data-driven decision-making. They prioritize impact and growth, seeking individuals who thrive under pressure and embrace challenges. Your contributions will directly influence product development and user experience. Expect to work with a team that moves fast, values excellence, and provides autonomy. They encourage ambition and reward results, creating a space for continuous personal and professional growth.

Engineering at Ruby Labs

You will work with a modern tech stack focused on efficiency and open-source solutions. For front-end development, they primarily use Astro Build or Next.js. Their back-end logic runs on Node.js, supported by Edge functions, and they rely on PostgreSQL for databases with Redis for caching. Expect a DevOps-light infrastructure, with 95% of their products powered by open-source technologies. Engineers solve challenges related to scaling products that serve millions of users. They tackle complex problems in areas like document automation, ensuring accuracy, modularity, and scalability across multiple jurisdictions. You will utilize analytical platforms like Mixpanel and Google Analytics to drive decisions. They also integrate AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Cursor to accelerate research, development, and content creation. You will contribute to a culture that values rapid iteration and flawless implementation.

Why Join Us

  • Shape products used by over 100 million people annually.
  • Contribute to a remote-first, engineering-led culture prioritizing impact.
  • Gain autonomy and ownership over critical product funnels.
  • Work with a modern tech stack including Node.js, Next.js, and AI tools.
  • Experience a merit-based environment with rapid career advancement.

Benefits & Perks

  • Remote work environment — embrace the freedom to work from anywhere.
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) — recharge and prioritize well-being.
  • Paid National Holidays — enjoy time off to unwind.
  • Company-provided MacBook — experience seamless productivity.
  • Flexible Independent Contractor Agreement — benefit from autonomy and tax advantages.

Tech Stack

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