Staff Software Engineer — Platform Architect (Remote)

Lyric

Denver (CO)

Remote

USD 150,000 - 225,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Lyric is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for remote US engagement. You will drive architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and stay hands-on building scalable systems across real-time claims workflows.

You will shape backend and platform capabilities, collaborate with product and design, and ensure secure, observable services at scale. This role emphasizes leadership, reliability, and technical excellence across teams.

Qualifications

8+ years of software engineering experience.
Experience designing and shipping large-scale systems.
Strong knowledge of distributed systems and APIs.
Experience with cloud providers and modern DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

Architect and implement core services, systems, and APIs with a focus on scalability, security, and maintainability.
Serve as a technical leader across multiple projects, providing guidance on system design, coding best practices, and performance optimization.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions.
Lead design reviews, code reviews, and contribute to technical documentation and RFCs.
Investigate and resolve critical issues in production systems, ensuring reliability and uptime.
Drive adoption of engineering best practices, tools, and frameworks across teams.
Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow in their technical careers.