Lead Backend Engineer
3 weeks agoLeadSalary: 179K - 211KPrinceton, New Jersey, United StatesHybridBackendJobs by RRE Ventures
Skills
About the Role
You will own and deliver backend engineering work for AI and agentic initiatives. You will define, scope, and prioritize work with cross-functional stakeholders; architect scalable Java and Kotlin backend systems; mentor offshore direct reports; and improve engineering operations while remaining hands-on.
Requirements
- 8+ years of backend engineering experience
- Strong command of Java, Kotlin, or other languages
- Experience as a lead-level individual contributor
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to define technical scope and deliver against business priorities
- Experience with or interest in managing remote and/or offshore engineers across time zones
Responsibilities
- Own and deliver backend engineering work across AI and agentic initiatives
- Partner with engineering, product, and healthcare stakeholders to define, scope, and prioritize work
- Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to offshore direct reports
- Architect and implement scalable backend systems using Java and/or Kotlin
- Improve Engineering team operations continuously
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Summer Fridays
- Company-wide Summer Break week
- Medical plans, including a premium-free option
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Stock awards
- Performance-based bonus
- Access to Noom products
