Senior Backend Engineer, Growth

About the Role Backend engineers design, build, operate, and maintain the various cloud services that power Hinge. You’ll solve complex technical challenges and own a significant portion of the software stack that allows millions of users to find meaningful connections. You’ll write high-quality code, design reliable systems, and operate the software that you build by taking part in on‑call. As a backend engineer, you’ll also be part of a diverse cross‑functional team that includes partners in Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering. You’ll have a hand in defining and implementing the technical strategy for how we approach User Growth and Monetization. Responsibilities Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients. Take part in the backend On‑Call rotation (1 whole week, every 8‑11 weeks). Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes. Design and build distributed systems in Go, using cloud infrastructure and platform service components. Own the technical design, implementation, and success of your projects. Collaborate across teams, promoting a culture of inclusivity, growth, and strong cross‑functional communication. What We're Looking For 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer. 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, Azure. Strong programming skills: proficiency with Go and Python is a bonus! System Design & Architecture: a deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event‑based architecture, and cloud design patterns. Collaboration and Communication skills: solid writing skills paired with the ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates from both technical and non‑technical backgrounds. Cloud Technologies: proficiency with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, Kafka, etc. $186,000 - $223,000 a year. This salary range is reflective of a position based in New York City. Salary may be adjusted based on location and other factors. Benefits 401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre‑tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year. Professional Growth: Get an annual Learning & Development stipend once you’ve been with us for three months. You also get free access to Udemy, an online learning and teaching marketplace with over 6000 courses, starting your first day. Parental Leave & Planning: 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non‑birth parents). Fertility Support: Easy access to fertility care through Carrot, from basic treatments to fertility preservation. We also provide a stipend towards fertility preservation. You and your spouse/domestic partner are both eligible. Date Stipend: All Hinge employees receive a $100 monthly stipend for epic dates. Hinge Premium is also free for employees and their loved ones. Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): We have eight ERGs—Asian, Unapologetic, Disability, LGBTQIA+, Races, Women/Nonbinary, Parents—that hold regular meetings, host events, and provide dedicated support to the organization & community. Core Values Authenticity: We share, never hide, our words, actions and intentions. Courage: We embrace lofty goals and tough challenges. Empathy: We deeply consider the perspective of others. Diversity inspires innovation Hinge is an equal‑opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre‑employment testing, or a job interview or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know. #J-18808-Ljbffr