Staff Backend Engineer

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems Solid fundamental problem solving skills and a drive to build high-quality software Solid understanding of computer science concepts, common design patterns, and engineering best practices Strong understanding of database technologies (NoSQL) Strong communication and collaboration skills Ability to mentor and coach engineering team members Experience at a previous startup is a plus

Define architecture and best practices for large portions of the product Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems Implement core systems technologies that allow us to scale and deliver Head efforts for clarity and alignment of technical direction and vision Collaborate with leaders and product to develop the vision and deliver key features Foster a challenging and safe environment for engineers to learn and grow Set the bar for high quality engineering across the organization Advocate for best practices, focusing on system design, overall performance and testing Optimize existing backend systems to improve performance, scalability, and reliability