Staff Backend Engineer (Remote, Europe)

Jobgether; España; A distancia; EUR 102.757 - 171.262; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Equity participation (0.5% – 1%)

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Flexible remote work

Descripción de la vacante

A leading tech company is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to design and develop high-traffic backend services. This remote role requires 10+ years of experience and expertise in Node.js, APIs, and performance optimization. The position offers a competitive salary of $120,000 – $200,000, equity options, and a collaborative team environment that emphasizes professional growth.

Formación

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high‑traffic systems.
• Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, and performance-critical applications.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote‑first environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design, develop, and scale high‑traffic backend services, APIs, and runtime systems.
• Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Mentor teammates and support incident response when necessary.

Conocimientos

Backend engineering experience

Node.js

APIs

Database management

Performance optimization

Descripción del empleo

Job Title

Staff Backend Engineer – Remote, Europe

Base Pay Range

$120,000 – $200,000 per year, plus equity 0.5%–1%

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and scale high‑traffic backend services, APIs, and runtime systems.
• Build developer interfaces, SDKs, and tools that enhance developer experience.
• Collaborate with customers to understand and solve integration challenges.
• Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to open‑source repositories and engage with the developer community.
• Shape the technical roadmap and strategic decisions across the platform.
• Mentor teammates and support incident response when necessary.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high‑traffic systems.
• Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, databases, and performance‑critical applications.
• Proficient in Node.js and modern backend technology stacks.
• Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and product‑focused engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote‑first environment.
• Ownership‑driven mindset, able to navigate ambiguity, and contribute effectively in a startup setting.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and positive approach to problem‑solving and team support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $120K – $200K, with equity participation (0.5% – 1%).
• Remote‑first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• High‑impact role with direct influence on product and company strategy.
• Opportunities to engage with and contribute to open‑source projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities within a fast‑growing startup.