Staff Backend Engineer (Digital Foot Print)

laurel; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k)

Wellness stipend

Commuter stipend

FSA stipends

Company off-sites

Job summary

Laurel seeks a senior backend engineer to shape engineering practices for a digital-footprint product. You will design and operate reliable services, mentor peers, influence technical direction, and raise the effectiveness of engineers through strong judgment.

You will collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Customer Success to clarify requirements, measure success, and deliver incrementally while maintaining performance, security, and resilience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of professional backend software development experience; full-stack knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies and large-scale data systems.
• Deep experience with TypeScript, Node.js, AWS SQS, and MongoDB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability with effective communication in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer-oriented approach and ability to manage competing priorities while delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain reliable, reusable backend services and components.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Customer Success to clarify requirements and deliver incrementally.
• Diagnose bottlenecks and defects; improve performance, scalability, security, and resilience.
• Establish automated testing and CI/CD practices to support dependable releases.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and contribute to product/architecture discussions.
• Participate in on-call rotation and stay engaged with the product and users.

Skills

Backend development

Node.js

TypeScript

MongoDB

AWS SQS

Web technologies

Data systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python frameworks (Django/FastAPI/Flask)

Airflow

PostgreSQL

NestJS

Job description

Role overview

Serve as a senior technical contributor shaping backend engineering practices and solving complex business problems for a digital-footprint product. You will design and operate reliable services, work closely with product and customer-facing partners, influence technical direction, and raise the effectiveness of engineers around you through mentorship and strong engineering judgment.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain reliable, reusable backend services and application components.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, Engineering, and Customer Success partners to clarify requirements, define technical measures of success, and deliver incrementally.
• Diagnose bottlenecks and defects, improving application performance, scalability, security, and operational resilience.
• Establish automated testing and CI/CD practices that support dependable releases.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced engineers and contribute informed opinions on product, architecture, and engineering practices.
• Participate in an on-call rotation and remain engaged with the product and its users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• At least 6 years of professional backend software development experience; full-stack knowledge is a plus.
• Strong understanding of modern web technologies and large-scale data systems.
• Deep experience with TypeScript, Node.js, messaging queues such as AWS SQS, and MongoDB.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with effective communication in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• A customer-oriented approach and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high-quality delivery.

Nice to have

• Experience with Python frameworks such as Django, FastAPI, or Flask, along with Airflow, PostgreSQL, or NestJS.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence systems or products.

Benefits and work setup

• Hybrid work in Los Angeles, San Francisco, or New York, generally Tuesday through Thursday in the office; exceptional candidates may be considered for remote work in the United States or Canada.
• Competitive salary, equity, medical/dental/vision coverage with premiums covered, 401(k), wellness, commuter, and FSA stipends.
• Company off-sites are held twice a year. Visa sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available.