Senior Backend Engineer | Token Spend Management

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Home-office setup

Health stipend

Travel budget

Weekly coffee stipend

Medical insurance (US)

401(k) with match

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ladders seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to build backend systems powering spend visibility. You will design reliable services, data models, and asynchronous workflows that convert complex inputs into clear billing insights.

This role collaborates with product and cross-functional teams to scale performance and customer experience. Remote within the US with no visa sponsorship, offering a competitive compensation package and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing and operating backend systems.
• Proficient in building APIs, data models, and asynchronous workflows.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects.
• Experience with external data sources and integration challenges.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills in ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs for spend visibility.
• Improve integrations for usage and billing data from providers.
• Transform integration data into usable structures for customers.
• Create reliable data models and workflows for accurate spend information.
• Lead projects from design to launch and iteration.
• Improve system reliability and performance as usage grows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs.

Skills

5+ years backend systems design

APIs

Data models

Asynchronous workflows

Independent project management

External data integration

Problem solving

Communication

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space.
This role will focus on building the backend systems that power spend visibility and help customers understand usage and billing data with greater accuracy. You will design reliable services, data models, and asynchronous workflows that turn complex external inputs into clear, usable information. The position partners closely with product and cross-functional teams to improve system performance, reliability, and customer experience as the platform scales.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $135,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Design and develop backend services and APIs for AI spend visibility
• Enhance integrations for usage and billing data from providers
• Transform integration data into useful structures for customers
• Create reliable data models and workflows for accurate spend information
• Lead projects from design to launch and iteration
• Improve system reliability and performance as usage grows
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer needs

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in backend systems design and operation
• Proficient in building APIs, data models, and asynchronous workflows
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex projects
• Experience with external data sources and integration challenges
• Strong problem-solving skills in ambiguous situations
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

• Flexible PTO
• Centralized home-office equipment ordering
• Health and wellness stipend
• Budget for intra-office travel
• Weekly coffee stipend
• 100% medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees in the US
• 401(k) with employer match
• Parental leave up to 16 weeks at 100% pay
• Pet insurance
• Relocation expense coverage to NYC or SF

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.