Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

You will lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable backend systems. You will propose and implement cloud-based solutions, drive technical design discussions, and guide best practices and architecture principles. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver new features and products, mentor mid-level engineers, and identify emerging technologies that improve engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems
• Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions
• Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles
• Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to develop new features and products
• Mentor and guide mid-level engineers and cultivate a culture of continuous learning
• Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends to drive innovation

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture
• Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration
• Strong expertise in cloud-based solutions with hands-on experience in one or more cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go)
• Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience leading technical design discussions and providing guidance on best practices
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills with ability to mentor junior engineers

Benefits

• Employer-covered health, dental, and insurance plan options
• Maven for Mavens platform access including mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics care
• Wellness partnerships
• Hybrid work, in-office meals, and work together days
• 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend
• Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach
• 401K matching with immediate vesting