Senior Backend Engineer, Platform

Skills

About the Role

You will design, develop, and maintain backend systems that power shared services. You will write high-quality, well-tested code and review peers' code. You will provide technical guidance on architectural and coding tradeoffs, drive cross-pod technical initiatives, and improve developer productivity and system reliability through automation and best practices. You will build and operate large-scale production systems on the cloud and contribute to 0→1 system design.

Requirements

• 6+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on infrastructure
• Proficiency in TypeScript, Go, or Rust
• Excellent coding skills, strong debugging capabilities, and knowledge of algorithms
• Deep understanding of AWS cloud constructs and architecture
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining large-scale production systems on the cloud
• Ability to build systems from the ground up (0→1)
• Passion for building scalable, reliable systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems supporting shared services
• Write high-quality, well-tested code and review code from peers
• Provide technical guidance and leadership on architectural and coding tradeoffs
• Drive strategic technical initiatives across engineering pods
• Improve developer productivity and system reliability through automation and best practices

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision for employees and dependents
• Wellness offerings including a partnership with Equinox Fitness Clubs
• 401(k) with 4% employer contribution
• Annual $1,500 education stipend
• Unlimited and encouraged time off
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Home office setup stipend for remote employees
• Daily lunches at New York headquarters