Principal Backend Engineer - Cloud, AI, Remote

Rivet; Utah; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Rivet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build core backend systems. Candidates should possess strong backend expertise and the ability to influence technical direction. This role will encompass everything from APIs to deployment, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and operational health.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in backend systems, and should be comfortable working in cloud environments. Rivet fosters a hybrid and remote-friendly culture, offering flexibility based on needs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, primarily focused on backend systems.
• Experience with building and operating web-based services and APIs.
• Proven ability to deliver reliable, maintainable software in production.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain high-quality backend services.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate functional requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor engineers and provide technical leadership through design and code reviews.

Skills

Backend systems expertise

Cloud platforms experience

CI/CD pipelines

TypeScript

Node.js

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

AWS

Terraform

AI-assisted development tools

Job description

Rivet is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build core backend systems. Candidates should possess strong backend expertise and the ability to influence technical direction. This role will encompass everything from APIs to deployment, emphasizing scalability, reliability, and operational health.

The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in software engineering, particularly in backend systems, and should be comfortable working in cloud environments. Rivet fosters a hybrid and remote-friendly culture, offering flexibility based on needs.