Backend Engineer

Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation Backend EngineerThe Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation (SGBFF) works to build a more equal and resilient world. We bring people together to support each other through four initiatives: LeanIn.Org, LeanInGirls.Org, OptionB.Org, and the Dave Goldberg Scholarship Program.Through our community, research-based content, and programs, we help women and allies build the skills, confidence, and networks they need to reach their full potential. We believe a more equal world is possible - and that it will take us working together to create it. While the majority of your work will focus on Lean In, this role offers the opportunity to drive impact across multiple mission-driven initiatives.The RoleWe're hiring a Backend Engineer who will architect and maintain the back-end services and data pipelines that power our platforms - and you'll turn the data flowing through them into the metrics and analysis that guide our decisions. Engineer, data engineer, and data scientist all in one seat. This is a unique, high-growth opportunity. As AI reshapes how software and data work together, the people who can both build robust infrastructure and reason rigorously about what the data says are extraordinarily valuable. You'll have real ownership, direct influence on strategy through the metrics you define, and room to grow as our data and platforms scale to serve millions.Build the BackendDesign, develop, and deploy scalable back-end services, APIs, and database architectures.Take end-to-end ownership of technical projects, from technical design to production release.Write clean, maintainable, well-tested code, and troubleshoot and debug across the stack.Optimize performance, scalability, and security, and implement robust logging and observability.Engineer the DataBuild and maintain reliable data pipelines, from raw ingestion to reporting.Design and optimize data infrastructure and warehousing solutions.Ensure data quality, governance, and consistency across systems.Implement logging and instrumentation that make our products measurable.Drive Insight and MetricsPartner with leadership and product to define, set, and track our goal metrics.Build dashboards and visualizations accessible to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Design experiments and analyze A/B tests to optimize features and experiences.Build predictive models and recommendation systems that personalize and strengthen user journeys.Translate complex analysis into clear, practical recommendations that inform decisions.$130,000 - $200,000 a year Base Salary $130,000 – $200,000, based on experience, skills, and qualifications Performance Bonus Up to 15% of base salary annually Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with a 4% employer match; generous paid time off; and additional benefits designed to support well-being and long-term successThe Sandberg Goldberg Bernthal Family Foundation is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard to age, race, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion.It's important to us that people of all identities and backgrounds see themselves represented and included in our work, so we actively encourage people of all identities and experiences to apply.Before you apply, please review our approach to AI in the hiring process here.