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Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Backend EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 51-200Since 2019Company Site LinkedIn

Location

California

Posted

16 days ago

Salary

$150K - $250K / year

Bachelor DegreeEnglishPython

Job Description

• Own and evolve complex backend systems that power core product flows, from architecture and data modelling to reliability and long-term scalability • Partner closely with engineering leadership, product, and design to shape technical direction and translate ambiguous problems into durable solutions • Lead high-impact initiatives that span multiple services or teams, setting clear technical direction and unblocking others • Raise the bar on system design, correctness, and operational excellence across the backend codebase • Act as a force multiplier for the team: reviewing designs, mentoring engineers, and helping others make strong technical decisions • Contribute to our engineering culture by modelling thoughtful tradeoffs, clear communication, and ownership at scale

Job Requirements

Significant experience designing and building backend systems in Python (or similar), including APIs, data models, and distributed services
A strong track record of owning technical systems or product areas end-to-end, especially in growing or evolving codebases
Comfort working in ambiguity: able to define problems, propose options, and guide teams toward pragmatic solutions
Deep care for system correctness, reliability, and long-term maintainability, balanced with real product needs
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across the team
Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team-wide technical quality (formal management experience not required)