About Hygglo & Our Mission

We’re on a mission to make it affordable and convenient to get any item, anywhere, without needing to buy it. Hygglo is Europe’s largest peer-to-peer rental platform, with over one million rentals across seven countries.

By connecting people who own things with people who need them, we’re building a more sustainable and smarter way of consuming – one that reduces waste, saves money, and makes life easier.

The Role

As a Backend Engineer, you’ll focus on building and optimizing the systems that power Hygglo. You’ll work on our backend services in Node.js & TypeScript and ensure our PostgreSQL database remains efficient and scalable. You’ll collaborate closely with product, frontend, and design colleagues — contributing to discussions that shape how millions of rentals happen seamlessly across Europe.

Must have

• Professional experience with JavaScript/Node.js
• Experience with SQL (preferably PostgreSQL)
• Familiarity with Git and modern CI/CD practices
• An interest in product development and solving real-world problems with technology
• Willingness to work from our Stockholm office at least 3 days per week

Should have

• Strong skills in TypeScript
• Familiarity with ORMs and backend architecture patterns
• Interest in Hygglo’s mission and business

Nice to have

• Experience with payment systems (e.g., Stripe) and/or fraud detection
• Deep backend/database expertise
• Some frontend knowledge (React/React Native) — not required

Why Join Hygglo?

• Make a real impact – Help reduce overconsumption and shape a future where access matters more than ownership. Every line of code, every design decision, contributes directly to sustainability.
• Work with purpose – Join a team that values curiosity, inclusivity, and collaboration. We believe diverse perspectives make our product — and our workplace — stronger.
• Grow and learn – At Hygglo, engineers and designers work across the stack and disciplines, but also have the space to deepen expertise in their own area. You’ll have real ownership and the freedom to influence both product and technology.
• Startup spirit, real scale – Be part of a small, motivated team within a growing international company, where your ideas are heard and your work reaches users across Europe.
• A supportive culture – We celebrate humility, learning, and helping each other succeed. We know innovation comes from collaboration, not ego.
• Competitive salary and benefits – We want you to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Apply

Ready to build for a more sustainable future? Send us your application to victor.larsson@hygglo.com – we’d love to hear how you can help us shape the next chapter of Hygglo.