Staff Backend Engineer - User Systems (Scale & Lead)

SimpliSafe; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 146,600 - 215,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free SimpliSafe system

Professional monitoring for your home

Comprehensive rewards package

Job summary

SimpliSafe is looking for a Staff Backend Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of the User Systems Platform. This role involves designing and implementing large-scale backend services, and it offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and in the office.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in building distributed systems. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading technical projects as a Staff level engineer.
• Proficient in multiple programming languages.
• Strong knowledge of modern architectural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Own design and implementation of large-scale backend services.
• Improve performance and operational excellence of systems.
• Lead technical collaboration across teams.

Skills

Software engineering experience

Distributed backend systems

REST/gRPC APIs

JavaScript/TypeScript or similar

Event-driven architectures

Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Agile methodologies

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

SimpliSafe is looking for a Staff Backend Software Engineer to drive the technical direction of the User Systems Platform. This role involves designing and implementing large-scale backend services, and it offers a hybrid work model, allowing you to work from home and in the office.

The ideal candidate must have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in building distributed systems. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.