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Reddit

Software Engineer, Ads

RedditUnited States

Backend engineer developing microservices, distributed systems, and real-time data platforms for Reddit's advertising products. Requires 3+ years experience with ownership of features in Go, Python, or Scala.

164k – 230k/yr
Remote3+ YOEBackend Engineering
Betterment

Sr. Software Engineer, Backend

BettermentNew York, NY

Senior Backend Engineer on Broker Dealer platform building and scaling trading/money-movement systems with Java, SQL, and distributed systems while mentoring engineers and leading cross-team projects.

175k – 215k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Avride

Software Engineer – Simulation Backend

AvrideAustin, TX

Design and optimize backend services and data pipelines for large-scale distributed simulations in autonomous systems development. Requires 3+ years building production backend services with Python/Java/Go, AWS, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

Salary not listed
On-site3+ YOEBackend Engineering
Order.co

Senior Software Engineer, Payments

Order.coUnited States

Senior Software Engineer on the Payments team owning virtual card issuance, bank connections, accounting integrations, invoicing, and ACH/RTP rails. Must have deep expertise in Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL, payment processors, and secure money-movement systems.

Salary not listed
RemoteBackend Engineering
Weave

Senior Backend Engineer

WeaveUnited States

Design, build, and maintain scalable Golang backend services and APIs for a healthcare platform. Drive architecture, observability, and mentor engineers while participating in on-call rotations.

Salary not listed
Remote5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Nooks

Senior Software Engineer, Voice AI

NooksSan Francisco, CA

Build and scale real-time Voice AI for sales calls, including IVR navigation, live guidance, and call intelligence. Requires 5+ years of engineering experience, production AI work, and comfort with real-time/low-latency systems.

215k – 300k/yr
Hybrid5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Upstart

Software Engineer, Lifecycle

UpstartUnited States

Backend engineer on the Lifecycle team building scalable services for SMS, email, push and real-time marketing automation. Partner with marketing, analytics and ML teams to deliver data-driven engagement at Upstart.

136k – 197k/yr
Remote3+ YOEBackend Engineering
Discord

Staff Software Engineer, Safety Processing

DiscordUnited States

Lead backend engineering for Discord's Safety Processing team, designing scalable Python systems to detect and remove harmful content using ML/AI and adversarial approaches.

248k – 310k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Posh

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

PoshNew York, NY

Own backend architecture across multiple services, write production code, and drive technical direction at a social marketplace platform. Requires 8+ years experience scaling distributed systems with deep expertise in APIs, data modeling, and cloud infrastructure.

250k – 300k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
WHOOP

Software Engineer II (Backend, Enterprise)

WHOOPBoston, MA

Backend-focused Software Engineer II building and owning core Enterprise APIs, authentication, and services on AWS with Java and PostgreSQL. Requires 2+ years experience in production backend systems and strong system design skills.

Salary not listed
On-site2+ YOEBackend Engineering
Anyscale

Software Engineer (Ray Core)

AnyscaleSan Francisco, CA +2

Develop and optimize Ray Core C++ backend for scalable distributed applications, focusing on performance, reliability, fault tolerance, and testing. Requires 5+ years experience in C/C++, distributed systems, algorithms, and systems programming.

Salary not listed
Hybrid5+ YOEBackend Engineering
OpenAI

Staff+ Software Engineer, Identity Infrastructure Engineering

OpenAISan Francisco, CA

Leads architecture, development, and operation of secure identity infrastructure across cloud platforms and internal systems for OpenAI's research and engineering teams. Requires 10+ years experience with large-scale backend systems, identity/security tech, and languages like Go, Rust, Python.

293k – 385k/yr
Hybrid10+ YOEBackend Engineering
Alpaca

Senior Software Engineer - Tax Platform

AlpacaUnited States

Architects, builds, and scales mission-critical tax platform systems using Golang microservices, Temporal workflows, and Redpanda data pipelines to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial operations. Requires 5+ years experience with deep Golang and distributed systems expertise.

Salary not listed
Remote5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Parallel Systems

Senior Software Engineer

Parallel SystemsLos Angeles, CA

Designs and builds high-performance backend systems in Rust for autonomous rail vehicles, focusing on train control, safety, and integration with customer systems. Requires 5+ years in systems programming, OS/networking expertise, and performance optimization.

150k – 212k/yr
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Astera

Software Engineer — Distributed Simulation Systems

AsteraEmeryville, CA

Builds core infrastructure for large-scale distributed simulation systems, including biological and 3D physics environments. Requires strong C++ systems programming, distributed computing, high-performance networking, and experience with MuJoCo or similar simulators.

100k – 400k/yr
HybridBackend Engineering
Pinterest

Sr. Staff Engineer, Performance Ad Formats

PinterestSan Francisco, CA +1

Leads technical strategy and architecture for Performance Ads Formats, building scalable ad products like deal ads and dynamic experiences. Drives cross-functional initiatives, mentors engineers, and ensures production-quality systems with 8+ years experience.

245k – 429k/yr
Hybrid8+ YOEBackend Engineering
MongoDB

Staff Software Engineer - Query Execution

MongoDBNew York, NY +1

Develops and optimizes MongoDB's core query execution engine, converting logical plans to efficient physical operators for transactional and analytical workloads. Requires 10+ years in query engines/database internals, C++ expertise, and technical leadership.

151k – 297k/yr
Remote10+ YOEBackend Engineering
Shield AI

Senior Staff Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration (R4018)

Shield AIWashington, DC

Leads architecture, implementation, and integration of high-performance C++ and Python systems in distributed, real-time simulation environments. Requires 10+ years experience, advanced C++ expertise, Linux proficiency, and active SECRET clearance.

181k – 271k/yr
On-site10+ YOEBackend Engineering
Shield AI

Engineer II, C++ Systems Integration (R4021)

Shield AIWashington, DC

Develops and maintains C++ and Python software for complex cross-platform systems integration, including APIs, distributed systems debugging, and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Docker and GitLab CI. Requires 2+ years experience, strong C++ proficiency, Linux expertise, and active SECRET clearance.

95k – 143k/yr
On-site2+ YOEBackend Engineering
LangChain

SmithDB

LangChainSan Francisco, CA

Designs, optimizes, and scales a distributed database storage layer for AI observability using Rust. Engineers performant ingestion/query code, integrates with cloud storage, deploys on Kubernetes, and profiles for cost/speed. Requires 5+ years systems/database experience, Rust proficiency.

175k – 240k/yr
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Metropolis

Senior Software Engineer, Incentive Offers

MetropolisNew York, NY

Designs and implements backend services for incentive offers, including real-time streaming, compliance, decisioning, and attribution systems. Requires 6+ years experience with Scala/Java, distributed systems, and AWS; 4 days in-office in New York.

150k – 200k/yr
Hybrid6+ YOEBackend Engineering
Metropolis

Staff Software Engineer, Revenue Platform

MetropolisSeattle, WA

Leads architecture and development of billing, payments, and invoicing systems, ensuring financial accuracy, resilient payment processing with Stripe/PayPal, and integrations. Requires 8+ years in revenue systems, strong distributed systems expertise, and Seattle local presence.

220k – 250k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Metropolis

Staff Software Engineer, Incentive Offers

MetropolisNew York, NY

Leads technical strategy, architecture, and development of scalable Incentive Offers platform handling high-volume transactions, real-time communications, and integrations. Requires 8+ years experience, expert JVM languages like Scala/Java, and advanced CS degree.

200k – 250k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Rippling

Software Engineer Intern - Backend Focused

RipplingNew York, NY +2

Engineering intern role focused on backend development. Interns work on impactful projects, receive mentorship, and gain full-time engineer experience during a 13-week program.

Salary not listed
On-siteEntry levelBackend Engineering
Otter

Senior Software Engineer, Search & Recommendations

OtterSeattle, WA

Builds and optimizes enterprise search infrastructure using RAG, NLP, vector databases, and ranking algorithms. Requires 5+ years in search/recommendation systems, Master's in CS, expertise in Python/C++ and LLMs.

185k – 230k/yr
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Standard Nuclear

Nuclear Engineer

Standard NuclearOak Ridge, TN

Performs radiation transport, reactor physics, and criticality safety analyses for nuclear fuel manufacturing and advanced systems using tools like SCALE, MCNP, and Serpent. Supports design, safety evaluations, and technical documentation in radiological environments. Requires bachelor's/master's in nuclear engineering and relevant modeling experience.

Salary not listed
On-siteBackend Engineering
Sardine

Staff Backend Engineer

SardineUnited States

Leads development of backend systems for compliance platform including KYC, sanctions screening, transaction monitoring, and regulatory reporting. Requires 7+ years backend experience, ideally in Golang, with high-throughput data processing and integrations in regulated environments.

170k – 600k/yr
Remote7+ YOEBackend Engineering
Northwood Space

Staff Software Engineer - Backend

Northwood SpaceLos Angeles, CA +1

Leads development of cloud-based platform for global antenna scheduling, customer booking, service provisioning, billing, and APIs. Requires 7+ years experience with cloud services, distributed systems, and proficiency in AWS/Azure/GCP.

161k – 224k/yr
On-site7+ YOEBackend Engineering
Hyperspell

Product Engineer

HyperspellSan Francisco, CA

Builds product for AI agent memory and context layer, focusing on backend systems, developer SDKs/APIs, integrations with tools like Slack/Notion, and agent primitives. Requires 3+ years backend/fullstack experience, Python/TypeScript fluency, and strong product judgment for onsite SF role.

150k – 220k/yr
On-site3+ YOEBackend Engineering
FloQast

Principal Software Engineer, Applications

FloQastLos Angeles, CA

Principal Software Engineer architects scalable distributed systems for FloQast's accounting platform, leads technical strategy, mentors engineers, and partners cross-functionally. Requires 15+ years experience with Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS.

Salary not listed
Hybrid15+ YOEBackend Engineering
FloQast

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Applications

FloQastLos Angeles, CA

Leads architecture of scalable distributed systems for FloQast's accounting platform, defines technical strategy, mentors engineers, and partners cross-functionally. Requires 12+ years experience with Go, Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS.

Salary not listed
Hybrid12+ YOEBackend Engineering
Reddit

Staff Software Engineer, Media Experiences

RedditUnited States

Leads technical architecture for Reddit's global media infrastructure, designing scalable systems for video/audio ingestion, processing, and delivery. Partners with cross-functional teams to optimize pipelines, integrate AI, and mentor engineers, requiring 8+ years in distributed systems.

217k – 303k/yr
Remote8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Zoox

Software Engineer - Ride and Fleet Services

ZooxSan Diego, CA +2

Design and implement scalable robotaxi dispatch and optimization services using Java/Kotlin, operational research algorithms, and simulation models.

145k – 219k/yr
HybridBackend Engineering
Navan

Senior Software Engineer

NavanNew York, NY

Builds and scales high-performance features and core services for Navan's global flight platform. Requires 6+ years experience with Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, microservices, and AWS in fast-paced environments.

113k – 252k/yr
On-site6+ YOEBackend Engineering
Snowflake

Senior Software Engineer - Snowflake Postgres

SnowflakeMenlo Park, CA

Build and scale a multi-cloud Postgres OLTP service at Snowflake, orchestrating databases with Ruby, integrating with major cloud APIs, and ensuring high availability for massive datasets. Requires 7+ years experience with distributed systems, Postgres, Ruby/Go, and cloud infrastructure.

200k – 288k/yr
Remote7+ YOEBackend Engineering
Ironclad

Senior Staff Software Engineer

IroncladSan Francisco, CA

Leads architecture and ownership of document/record service for AI-powered contract platform, partnering cross-functionally to build scalable backend systems and drive AI innovation. Requires 7+ years experience in complex backend systems.

250k – 270k/yr
Hybrid7+ YOEBackend Engineering
Black Canyon Consulting

Senior Software Developer (VDB)

Black Canyon ConsultingBethesda, MD

Develops and maintains database libraries and tools for NCBI's Sequence Read Archive using C++ and Python. Focuses on cloud integration with AWS/GCP, leads developers, requires 5+ years C++ experience in Linux environments.

Salary not listed
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
NexHealth

Senior Software Engineer, Remote

NexHealthUnited States

Build and scale backend systems for healthcare API platform, including real-time EHR integrations, data lakes from terabytes to petabytes, and core infrastructure for 100x growth. Requires 5+ years backend experience with Kubernetes, AWS, PostgreSQL, and DevOps practices.

165k – 230k/yr
Remote5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Snowflake

Senior Software Engineer - Observe by Snowflake, OpenTelemetry

SnowflakeMenlo Park, CA

Develops OpenTelemetry Collector components, SDK libraries, and instrumentation for emerging domains like LLM/AI and Browser RUM. Collaborates with open-source community on contributions, RFCs, and standards while owning Observe Agent architecture. Requires 5+ years experience with strong Go skills and OTel ecosystem knowledge.

200k – 288k/yr
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Snowflake

Senior Software Engineer - Observe by Snowflake, Streaming Data Products

SnowflakeMenlo Park, CA

Owns streaming data products including APIs, schemas, and abstractions for tables/views unifying telemetry at petabyte scale. Requires 7+ years experience in databases/stream processing, Go proficiency, and architectural expertise in data systems.

200k – 288k/yr
On-site7+ YOEBackend Engineering
Sleeper

Software Engineer, Backend

SleeperSan Francisco, CA

Builds and owns scalable backend systems for fantasy sports platform, handling real-time contests, leaderboards, and millions of users. Requires 3+ years experience with backend languages, distributed systems, databases, queues, and cloud infrastructure.

140k – 185k/yr
Hybrid3+ YOEBackend Engineering
PrizePicks

Software Engineer III (Ruby on Rails) (Marketing Technology)

PrizePicksUnited States

Builds and owns Ruby on Rails backend services for marketing technology, including CDP integrations and marketing automation. Requires 3-5 years experience with Rails, PostgreSQL, APIs, and martech tools like Braze; guides juniors and collaborates cross-functionally.

145k – 155k/yr
Remote3+ YOEBackend Engineering
Shield AI

Senior Software Engineer, C++ Software Integration (R4021)

Shield AIWashington, DC

Designs, implements, and maintains C++ and Python software for complex cross-platform systems integration, including APIs, CI/CD pipelines, and distributed real-time systems. Requires 5+ years experience, strong C++ proficiency, Linux expertise, and active SECRET clearance.

123k – 185k/yr
On-site5+ YOEBackend Engineering
Stripe

Software Engineer, Balance Abstraction

StripeSeattle, WA

Designs, builds, and maintains APIs, services, and large-scale systems for high-volume money movement at Stripe. Requires 3+ years experience with Ruby, Java, TypeScript, SQL, gRPC/REST/GraphQL, and event processing like SQS/Kafka; mentors engineers and reviews launches.

190k – 286k/yr
Hybrid3+ YOEBackend Engineering
Forterra

Copy of C++ Software Engineer, Distributed Systems

ForterraEast Palo Alto, CA +1

Senior/Staff Software Engineer building Forterra's Fabric distributed systems platform for mission-critical data replication across dynamic networks. Requires expert modern C++ skills and 8+ years experience with distributed systems, messaging middleware, and Linux.

130k – 165k/yr
On-site8+ YOEBackend Engineering
Alpaca

Senior Software Engineer - Market Data

AlpacaUnited States

Builds and scales market data systems for low-latency trading APIs covering stocks, options, crypto, and FX. Requires 4+ years experience with Go, Kubernetes, GCP, networking, and Linux for high-scale backend services.

Salary not listed
Remote4+ YOEBackend Engineering
Gridline

Software Engineer

GridlineAtlanta, GA

Backend Software Engineer building scalable, fault-tolerant services and distributed SaaS systems for a fintech alternative investment platform using Go, MySQL, and AWS. Requires 4+ years backend experience with Golang and MySQL; fintech/payments experience preferred.

150k – 175k/yr
Hybrid4+ YOEBackend Engineering
Redpanda Data

Staff Software Engineer, AI Platform

Redpanda DataSan Francisco, CA

Staff-level engineer to architect and operate the Agentic Data Plane (ADP) and cloud services across AWS/GCP/Azure. Lead large projects, enforce 99.99% SLA, and raise engineering standards. Requires deep Go, Kubernetes, and public-cloud experience.

220k – 260k/yr
Hybrid7+ YOEBackend Engineering
OpenAI

Backend Software Engineer, Applied Foundations

OpenAISan Francisco, CA

Designs and implements scalable backend systems, APIs, and infrastructure powering core AI products like ChatGPT. Focuses on performance, reliability, safety at global scale, and mitigating adversarial attacks using languages like Go, Python, Rust.

185k – 385k/yr
On-siteBackend Engineering
Nuro

Senior Software Engineer, Map Platform

NuroMountain View, CA

Builds and improves HD map generation pipelines, scalable workflows for map data management, and APIs for internal access to support autonomous driving systems. Requires BS in CS/Robotics and expertise in C++, Python, distributed systems, and performance optimization.

194k – 291k/yr
On-siteBackend Engineering