# Staff Backend Software Engineer

**Company:** [Tennr](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/tennr)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $220k – $255k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** TypeScript, Python, Machine Learning, Data Pipelines, Workflow Automation, Event-Driven Systems, Backend Architecture, Scalable Web Applications, Systems Architecture, Orchestration Frameworks
**Posted:** 2026-03-06

> Architects and implements backend services and infrastructure for high-volume workflow automation, designs ML-integrated data pipelines, and optimizes for scalability while collaborating with sales and customer teams.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Architect and implement features that drive direct customer value end-to-end across our backend services and infrastructure.
- Lead initiatives in high-volume workflow automation, with a strong focus on building and optimizing scalable data processing and machine learning infrastructure.
- Design and maintain complex workflows that leverage machine learning to drive automation.
- Drive performance optimization efforts, ensuring scalability, reliability, and adherence to best practices across all layers of our stack.
- Collaborate with sales and customer success teams to respond to feedback from our customers and prospects.
- Embrace a founder's mindset, proactively driving projects from conception to completion, and contributing significantly to our company's growth and success.

## Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong focus on **TypeScript** or **Python**.
- Proven track record of building and maintaining scalable web applications, particularly in high-volume workflow automation and data processing.
- Experience with integrating machine learning models into production environments and optimizing data pipelines.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a knack for efficient, clean coding practices.
- Outstanding communication skills, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to a diverse audience.
- A team player who thrives in collaborative environments and values diverse perspectives.
- Prior experience in a startup or fast-paced tech environment is a plus.

## Benefits
- Unlimited PTO
- 100% paid employee health benefit options
- Employer-funded 401(k) match
- Competitive parental leave
- Free lunch and snacks

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