Staff Software Engineer, Backend

To shape the technical strategy for the Trust and Safety Foundations team, the full-time Staff Software Engineer, Backend will lead complex initiatives, ensure system reliability, and foster a culture of quality while working remotely. Key responsibilities Set the team's technical strategy and manage critical, business-impacting projects over a year-long timeline Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics to ensure technical sustainability and manage risks Act as a force multiplier by defining technical solutions and operational processes, while mentoring team members Required qualifications 8+ years of experience in designing, developing, and launching backend systems at scale using languages like Python or Kotlin Extensive experience with highly available distributed systems using AWS, MySQL, Spark, and Kubernetes Proven track record of delivering major features and system components through effective technical planning Ability to thrive in ambiguity and understand both low-level language idioms and large system architecture Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience