Staff Software Engineer, Clojure (US East Coast)

Deep experience building and operating large-scale backend systems Strong programming abilities in Clojure and Go or equivalent languages Proven ability to drive architectural design and guide multi-team initiatives Strong understanding of cloud native systems, distributed system patterns, and domain-specific libraries Experience influencing technical direction across teams and mentoring senior engineers Ability to articulate tradeoffs and connect technical decisions to product and business needs Comfortable collaborating across engineering, product, design, and other functions Strong written and spoken communication in a remote, async environment

Lead architecture and design for major backend systems and distributed workflows Work across teams to define, align, and drive shared technical direction Design, build, and operate backend services in Clojure and Go with a focus on scalability, security, and resilience Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to connect technical decisions with business outcomes Mentor engineers across DevEx and influence engineering practice beyond your team Drive improvements in observability, performance, and service reliability Help refine DevEx’s security posture in line with company wide strategy Represent engineering work clearly to senior stakeholders and other teams Participate in the on call rotation and improve operational readiness across services Champion clear communication, documentation, and technical excellence