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Senior Backend Engineer | Openings: 20+ | remote from New York, Seattle, San Francisco metro
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Senior Backend Engineer


Remote-US


We are looking for a seasoned Staff Backend Engineer to join a high-performing engineering group focused on building scalable, production-grade systems. This is a senior individual contributor role with meaningful technical influence, where you will help shape architecture, guide development practices, and contribute to the evolution of a modern software platform.


You will collaborate closely with product, engineering, and other cross-functional partners, while also serving as a mentor and technical resource to other engineers. The team values thoughtful execution, strong ownership, and a commitment to building reliable, high-quality systems.


Key Responsibilities


  • Contribute to the design and development of core backend services and distributed systems
  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions


Qualifications


  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 8–12 years of professional software engineering experience
  • Demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale technical initiatives
  • Strong proficiency in backend development and core engineering principles
  • Experience building and operating distributed systems at scale
  • Ability to contribute hands-on while influencing architectural direction
  • Solid understanding of system design, performance, and reliability considerations


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