Staff Backend Architect: API Platform & Data Modeling
Summary
Design and own the backend architecture for a multi-tenant SaaS platform, including API design, data modeling, and performance tuning in a fast-moving startup environment.
Lightfield is seeking a Staff Engineer to be a senior technical contributor, driving architecture and execution of backend systems powering the core product. You will shape API design, data models, and platform decisions in a fast-moving, early-stage environment with autonomy.
The role emphasizes ownership of multi-tenant SaaS backend systems, performance tuning, and mentorship, with opportunities to influence product direction and hiring as the team scales.