Senior Software Engineer, Data Privacy Platform (DC)

Socket.dev; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Relocation support

Equity

Leadership track

401(k)

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a hands-on senior backend engineer to own core APIs and services at scale, influencing architecture and delivering high-impact features. You will work directly with a technical founder and shape systems handling tens of millions of events daily.

Ideal candidates have 6–10 years of backend or full-stack experience, strong API and distributed system fundamentals, and comfort in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment in the DC area with relocation support.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of backend or full-stack engineering experience.
• Strong fundamentals in APIs, distributed systems, and debugging.
• Experience with modern web stacks (e.g., JavaScript + any OOP backend).
• Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment.
• Ability to work hybrid in the DC area (relocation supported).

Responsibilities

• Build and scale high-throughput APIs and services (50M+ daily events).
• Own features end-to-end, from design to production.
• Improve system performance, reliability, and security.
• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction.
• Mentor junior engineers as you grow into a leadership role.

Skills

APIs

Distributed systems

Debugging

JavaScript

Python

PHP/Java/C++

React

REST APIs

SQL/NoSQL

Redis

RabbitMQ

AWS

Docker

Tools

Docker

AWS

RabbitMQ

Redis

SQL/NoSQL

Job description

Lavendo partners with startups and high-growth companies to help them hire top-tier sales, GTM, and technical talent. This role is with one of our clients; we’ll share full details about the company and interview process as we get to know you and confirm mutual fit.

About the Company

Our client is a profitable, product-led Enterprise SaaS company in data privacy and compliance. Their platform powers consent, governance, and secure data workflows for Fortune 100 customers, processing tens of millions of requests daily.

They operate at real scale, with strong product-market fit and long-term customer contracts—offering rare stability in a high-growth space.

Why This Role Is Different

This is a hands-on senior engineering role with immediate ownership and a fast path to leadership. You will work directly with a highly technical founder (2x exits) and influence core architecture in a system already operating at meaningful scale.

Best suited for engineers who want:

• Real impact over pure compensation maximization

• A path to Tech Lead / Director within ~12-24 months

• Stability (profitable company, enterprise customers)

• Deep technical ownership without heavy bureaucracy

What You’ll Do

• Build and scale high-throughput APIs and services (50M+ daily events)

• Own features end-to-end, from design to production

• Improve system performance, reliability, and security

• Contribute to architecture decisions and technical direction

• Mentor junior engineers as you grow into a leadership role

What You Bring

• 6-10 years of backend or full-stack engineering experience

• Strong fundamentals in APIs, distributed systems, and debugging

• Experience with modern web stacks (e.g., JavaScript + any OOP backend)

• Comfort working in a fast-moving, high-ownership environment

• Ability to work hybrid in the DC area (relocation supported)

Tech Stack (Representative)

JavaScript, Python, PHP/Java/C++, React, REST APIs, SQL/NoSQL, Redis, RabbitMQ, AWS, Docker

Compensation & Benefits

• Base $110K-$150K + 20K retention bonus + equity (experience-adjusted)

• 100% covered health benefits

• 401(k), tuition reimbursement

• Relocation support

• Clear path to leadership (Director-level scope within ~18-24 months)

Interview Process

• Intro call

• Technical discussion with Founder/CTO

• Onsite deep dive + offer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Compensation Range: $130K - $180K

Originally posted on Himalayas