Senior Backend Engineer [32288]

Stealth AI Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and scale core systems with ownership over technical challenges. Candidates should have extensive experience in backend development and system design, with a focus on collaboration and mentorship within the team.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of backend engineering experience, preferably in high-growth startups.
• Deep expertise in system architecture and microservices.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and security.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of backend systems.
• Own critical services end-to-end from design to deployment.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers.

Skills

System architecture

Microservices

API design

Proficiency in Go, Rust, Python, or Node.js

Cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP)

CI/CD

Monitoring

Security

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We’re looking for a senior backend engineer who can architect and scale core systems, take full ownership of complex technical problems, and move quickly with minimal oversight. You should have startup DNA, a product mindset, and a deep understanding of system design at scale.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the architecture, development, and optimization of our backend systems
• Own critical services end-to-end — from design to deployment and monitoring
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, and establish best practices
• Collaborate closely with product and business teams to shape the roadmap
• Identify performance bottlenecks and make real-time, high-impact improvements

What We’re Looking For:

• 6–10+ years of backend engineering experience (preferably in high-growth startups)
• Deep expertise in system architecture, microservices, and API design
• Strong proficiency in at least one backend language (Go, Rust, Python, or Node.js)
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), CI/CD, monitoring, and security
• Bias toward action — you can ship fast and scale smart

Preferred But Not Required:

• Experience in fintech, infra, or real-time systems
• Prior experience as a tech lead or founding engineer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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