# Staff Software Engineer

**Company:** [Honor](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/honor)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $194k – $216k/yr
**Skills:** Python, AWS, React, TypeScript, Tailwind, API Design, Distributed Systems, Relational Databases, Service-Oriented Architectures, AI Tools
**Posted:** 2026-04-23

> Builds and operates backend production systems powering care discovery for families and professionals, with frontend familiarity. Collaborates cross-functionally on DemandGen team, focusing on scalable APIs, databases, cloud infrastructure, and AI productivity tools.

## Job Description

## What you bring

- Strong backend engineering experience, with a track record of building and operating production systems.
- Experience designing relational data models and working with databases at scale.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and service-oriented architectures.
- Experience with API design, distributed systems, and backend performance considerations.
- Proficiency in Python or transferable backend experience with a willingness to learn Python.
- Familiarity with frontend technologies such as React (Next.js/Vite/etc), Typescript, and Tailwind.
- Experience with using AI tooling to assist with productivity in both coding and deployment.

## Why you’ll love working with us

Base pay range: $194,400—$216,000 USD.
Generous equity packages, 401K with up to 4% employer match, medical/dental/vision coverage, short/long term disability, life insurance, generous time off, mental health benefits, wellness program, discount program.

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