This role will drive foundational backend work that enables reliable integration across internal teams and external partners in a fast-moving consumer technology environment. You will own complex, multi-quarter technical workstreams from problem framing through rollout, with a strong emphasis on scalable distributed systems and durable engineering practices. The position requires close collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders, thoughtful technical design, and a hands-on approach to building reusable frameworks that support broader engineering adoption.
Location: Remote
Compensation: $192,000 – $202,500 annually
Responsibilities
- Own a multi-quarter integration workstream from problem framing to rollout
- Drive technical direction by writing ERDs and proposing design options
- Lead vendor and cross-team integrations, ensuring observability and fallback behavior
- Build reusable patterns and frameworks for adoption by other engineers
- Operate hands-on as a senior contributor on high-leverage technical work
- Mentor junior engineers and delegate implementation tasks while retaining ownership
- Challenge partner designs early to avoid inheriting issues at handoff
- 7+ years of backend software engineering experience with complex, multi-quarter projects
- Proven ability to act as the technical DRI for cross-team workstreams
- Experience designing and shipping distributed systems across multiple services
- Strong proficiency in backend technologies like Ruby/Rails, Python, or Go
- Track record of producing durable technical artifacts for engineering teams
- Ability to operate in ambiguous, high-growth environments
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
- Remote work flexibility
- Eligibility for new hire equity grants and annual refresh grants
- Highly competitive compensation and benefits package