Senior Backend Software Engineer
Fast-growing software company
The Role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the server-side layer of a software platform, taking work from early design through production release. Guide technical decisions for key components, support more junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to turn loosely defined goals into clear engineering plans.
What You'll Do
- Build and release backend services , taking responsibility for the full path from how data arrives and is stored to interfaces, asynchronous jobs and release setup.
- Design reliable processing workflows that stay dependable when inputs are inconsistent or unpredictable.
- Write automated tests and quality checks so that changes can be released with confidence.
- Decide the direction and roadmap for your area, balancing cleanup of older code against delivering new capability.
- Apply sound access control and data protection practices across the services you own.
- Work with product managers , designers and UI engineers to scope new work and convert vague requests into actionable technical plans.
What We're Looking For
- At least 4 years of experience building and releasing robust production backend systems, with clear ownership of architecture.
- A record of creating foundational services that other engineers depend on in live environments.
- Experience shipping new features to production and troubleshooting them at scale.
- Confidence setting technical direction for important components instead of only following detailed specifications.
- Flexibility to contribute beyond the backend, while spending the large majority of time on server-side work.
- Ability to work on-site in the office 4 days each week.
Bonus Points
- Background spanning both established larger organizations and fast-paced startups.
- Prior experience as a founder or early engineer at a young company.
- A degree in computer science or a similarly technical discipline.
- Everyday use of modern developer tools to work faster.
- A track record of coaching junior engineers and raising team standards through feedback and documentation.
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Paid parental leave
- Learning and wellness support
- Relocation support
Location and Work Model
- San Francisco, California, United States
- On-site, 4 days per week in office
- Full-time
Compensation, As The Posting Describes It
- Equity
- Retirement plan
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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