OverviewAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll design, build, and scale core backend systems that power high-traffic consumer products and internal platforms. You'll own foundational services and APIs, work on high-throughput distributed systems, and partner closely with product, ML, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, low-latency experiences at scale.
What You Own- Design and build scalable backend services, APIs, and shared platform components
- Own system architecture, performance, and reliability for core backend systems
- Partner with product and ML teams to support data- and model-driven workflows
- Improve observability, monitoring, and operational best practices
- Drive technical decisions and contribute to long-term platform strategy
- Raise the quality bar through code reviews, design discussions, and mentorship
Qualifications- 5+ years of experience building and operating backend systems in production
- Strong experience with APIs, databases, and distributed systems
- Proficiency in at least one backend language and modern backend frameworks
- Experience designing systems for scale, performance, and reliability
- Strong ownership mindset and ability to work in fast-moving environments
- Clear communicator who collaborates well across functions