Staff Backend Engineer — Decentralized Identity Platform

Tools for Humanity; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 225,500 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan and match

Flexible time off

Professional development stipend

Job summary

A leading technology organization in San Francisco is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to develop core technologies for their decentralized identity protocol. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic impact on the platform. Ideal candidates will have experience in backend systems and collaborative environments, ensuring impactful solutions. Salary range is $225,500 - $265,000, along with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design, development, and scaling of software systems.
• Provide technical guidance and lead cross-functional projects.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Shape the technical roadmap and strategy for the platform.

Skills

Technical leadership

Backend systems design

Collaboration

Mentoring

Effective communication

Job description

A leading technology organization in San Francisco is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to develop core technologies for their decentralized identity protocol. This role emphasizes technical leadership, mentorship, and strategic impact on the platform. Ideal candidates will have experience in backend systems and collaborative environments, ensuring impactful solutions. Salary range is $225,500 - $265,000, along with competitive benefits.