Staff Software Engineer - Backend

We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to design and build scalable, secure systems that power our core products. You'll lead key architecture decisions, mentor fellow engineers, and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in backend development, with at least 2 years in a mentorship technical leadership capacity
• Deep expertise in at least one modern object-oriented backend language and strong architectural instincts
• Experience designing and operating large-scale distributed systems with high availability and performance requirements
• Strong knowledge of databases, caching strategies, and API design
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD, containerization (Docker), cloud services (ex. AWS, GCP)
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills, with a proactive attitude towards owning and improving systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex ideas clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders