Senior Backend Engineer - Seattle, WA

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable, reliable backend services that power our SaaS platform
• Own core components of our architecture, from distributed systems to cloud-native workflows
• Write clean, performant, and well-tested code in Java, Python, C++ (or similar languages)
• Collaborate with product, frontend, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end features
• Build fault-tolerant systems that process and manage large-scale data with low latency
• Continuously optimize system performance and cost-efficiency in cloud environments
• Review code, mentor peers, and contribute to engineering best practices
• Stay current with emerging backend trends, cloud technologies, and developer tooling

What We’re Looking For

• 3–9 years of backend development experience (Java, C++, Golang or similar)
• Strong understanding of systems design, distributed computing, and cloud architectures
• Experience building production-grade software in fast-paced environments
• Proven problem-solving and debugging skills across the stack
• High level of ownership, self-direction, and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and comfort working in cross-functional teams
• Passion for building delightful, scalable products that last

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

• Experience with cloud data warehouses like Snowflake, Databricks, BigQuery, etc.
• Hands-on with AWS, GCP, or Azure
• Familiarity with containers (Docker) and orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
• Experience working with both SQL and NoSQL databases
• Exposure to building SaaS platforms and working with large-scale datasets
• Contributions to open-source projects or active involvement in dev communities

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive compensation including base salary and equity
• Medical coverage fully paid by the company
• Visa sponsorship available (H1B and other work visas)