Senior Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Role Overview

We're looking for a Senior Software Engineer who will report to the Head of Engineering. This person thrives deep in the codebase, raises the bar for everyone around them, and ships work that stands the test of time. You'll be a trusted voice in architectural decisions, a go-to resource for hard problems, and a mentor to the engineers around you, all while staying deeply hands-on.

What You Will Do

Design, build, and own critical backend services — APIs, data pipelines, async workers, and the infrastructure that keeps them running reliably at scale. Make sound architectural decisions and document trade-offs clearly so the whole team can learn from them.

Why It Might Be a Fit

This role rewards engineers who think in systems — who aren't satisfied shipping a feature that works today if it'll break at 10x scale. You're someone who: Has deep backend instincts: clean data models, well-designed APIs, observable services, and resilient failure modes.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in backend systems — APIs, databases, distributed architectures, and cloud infrastructure
• Strong command of at least one backend language (Python, Go, Java, Rust, or similar) and comfort working across major cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Hands-on experience with relational databases (schema design, query optimization, indexing) and familiarity with non-relational or caching layers
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated ability to own and deliver complex, ambiguous projects end-to-end with minimal supervision
• Track record of mentoring engineers and influencing technical direction without formal authority
• Clear, direct communication — you can explain a hard trade-off to an engineer and a product manager alike

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Benefits
• Meaningful equity in a company building something important from the ground up