# Senior Software Engineer | Backend

**Company:** [Dusk Labs](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/dusk-labs)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $170k – $220k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Python, Node.js, Rust, Go, Postgres, AWS, Docker, REST APIs, CI/CD, Microservices
**Posted:** 2025-11-11

> Builds scalable backend APIs, microservices, and data pipelines for event management platform. Requires 5+ years experience with Python/Rust/Node, PostgreSQL, AWS, and distributed systems.

## Job Description

## Key Responsibilities
- Architect and build scalable APIs, microservices, and data pipelines that power the Dusk platform
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features — from design to deployment and monitoring
- Collaborate with frontend teams on data contracts and system integrations
- Implement best practices around performance, reliability, and observability
- Optimize database design, query performance, and system latency
- Integrate with third-party systems including CRMs, ticketing, and POS solutions
- Participate in code reviews, mentor junior developers, and help evolve engineering culture

## Qualifications
- 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, ideally in SaaS or high-scale production systems
- Strong proficiency in **Python**, **Node.js**, **Rust** or **Go** (we use Python, Rust, Node)
- Experience with relational databases (**PostgreSQL** preferred) and data modeling
- Familiarity with **AWS**, **Docker**, automated testing and modern CI/CD pipelines
- Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, caching, and distributed systems design
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

## Bonus
- Experience with machine learning pipelines or event-driven architectures

## Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary + equity options
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Early technical ownership in a high-growth, mission-driven company
- Access to live events and industry networking opportunities

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