Staff Backend Engineer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or another STEM discipline
• 7+ years of experience in backend or infrastructure roles
• Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals
• Experience with Go, Rust, or Python, and strong Linux/networking fundamentals
• Deep knowledge of SQL and operational database experience
• Experience building and scaling APIs (REST, gRPC/Protobuf)
• Strong debugging skills and a production-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate backend systems for real-time telemetry data
• Own features end-to-end, from design to post-launch improvement
• Collaborate with Frontend, Design, and Data teams to solve customer problems
• Optimize backend systems for performance, scalability, and reliability
• Contribute to system evolution by migrating services and improving storage
• Participate in on-call rotations and debug live issues
• Raise the bar through code reviews and mentorship

Benefits

• Collaborative in-person work environment twice a week
• Opportunity for relocation to LA or work from San Francisco
• Equity options in addition to salary
• Access to modern infrastructure tools and technologies
• Work with a tight-knit team of world-class engineers