Staff Backend Architect—Decentralized ID Platform

Protocol Labs, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,500 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) plan and match

Flexible time off

Professional development stipend

Job summary

A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative backend systems for their World ID protocol. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and creating scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in distributed systems and experience leading complex projects. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior technical leadership positions.
• Experience in leading complex initiatives from start to finish.
• Ability to mentor and guide engineering teams to increase their impact.
• Deep expertise in designing reliable and scalable software systems.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Architect and build mission-critical software systems.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering teams on cross-functional projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with senior leadership.
• Shape the technical roadmap and strategy for the platform.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

System design

Job description

A leading technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of innovative backend systems for their World ID protocol. The role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and creating scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong background in distributed systems and experience leading complex projects. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.