Staff Backend Engineer
Summary
Build and scale backend systems for the World ID protocol, focusing on decentralized, secure, and privacy-preserving infrastructure while leading engineering teams and shaping technical strategy.
You will build and scale core backend technologies and infrastructure for the World ID protocol and ecosystem. You will architect reliable, secure, decentralized, and privacy-preserving systems, provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, lead complex initiatives, and shape the platform's technical roadmap.
Responsibilities
- Architect and build mission-critical backend systems
- Provide technical guidance to engineering teams
- Lead complex cross-functional projects
- Mentor junior engineers
- Collaborate with senior leadership, product managers, and stakeholders
- Shape the technical roadmap and strategy
- Identify important tasks and drive them to completion
Requirements
- Experience in senior technical leadership positions
- Experience leading complex initiatives from start to finish
- Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams
- Expertise in designing and implementing reliable and scalable software systems
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan and match
- Life insurance
- Flexible time off
- Commuter benefits
- Professional development stipend
- Long-term incentive package