Principal Software Engineer, Backend

Overview

Role focused on shaping technical foundation and scaling backend systems for a consumer-facing product.

Ideal candidate has 8+ years of experience in building and scaling production-grade APIs and backend systems.

Locations

• United States

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience
• Deep expertise in system design
• Extensive experience with Node.js and TypeScript

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and design of applications
• Define technical strategies for complex systems
• Own engineering excellence across domains
• Mentor engineers and promote team dynamics
• Drive operational excellence and system reliability
• Shape product evolution with stakeholders
• Author technical specs and guide design decisions
• Stay updated on emerging technologies

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• Monthly wellness stipend
• Retirement savings match
• Lifetime Headspace membership
• Unlimited free mental health coaching
• Generous parental leave
• Stock awards
• Paid performance incentives