Lead Backend Engineer Job at Whatnot (San Francisco)

Lead Backend Engineer

As a Lead Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in leading the developm...

Location

United States

Salary:

184000.00 - 229000.00 USD / Year

Corelight

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong appreciation and support for our core values: low ego results, tireless service, and applied curiosity
7+ years of professional software development experience
Experience building REST APIs / GraphQL to support a rich data-heavy visual user interface
Experience using AWS Services (Lambda, AppSync, API Gateway) or equivalent
Experience with Python, Java and/or Go
Knowledge of Relational and NoSQL databases
Experience using Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized microservices
Experience adopting & using Agile development methodologies
Excellent communication skills. You thrive by collaborating with multiple teams and use your communication skills to influence product directions
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fields, or equivalent experience

Job Responsibility

Lead the technical design discussions within the team and collaborate with other teams across the organization
Design, develop and operate scalable, elastic and secure microservices based on serverless architectures
Build REST APIs / GraphQL services to interface with large datasets and analytics using AWS technologies and services like AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, S3, and Cloudwatch
Work in an Agile development team to design and deliver service features end-to-end from design to production deployment and monitoring
Evangelize and drive adoption of software development best practices in code health, quality, test stability and maintainability
Work closely with offshore teams on various development projects

Fulltime

Senior Backend Engineer - Tech Lead

Senior Backend Engineer - Tech Lead role at Hewlett Packard Enterprise/Zerto, fo...

Location

Israel , Herzliya

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced and innovative problem-solver
Proven experience leading big features & designs from rough ideas to requirements up to development & production
At least 5 years of C/C++ experience in a multi-threaded performance-critical programming
At least 2 years of kernel space programming
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross-functional environments

Job Responsibility

Own the technical quality, design, and roadmap for your domain(s)
Drive engineering best practices through design reviews, code reviews, and technical mentoring
Collaborate with Product Leads on prioritization, backlog, and feasibility decisions
Contribute to architectural discussions and cross-domain alignment
Partner with managers to shape hiring decisions, provide feedback/input for performance reviews, and contribute to other team-related decisions
Foster a culture of learning, innovation, and technical excellence
Tackle technical challenges - performance, fault-tolerance, and live production issues

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing benefits
Personal & Professional Development programs
Unconditional Inclusion environment
Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing

Fulltime

Senior Backend Engineer - Tech Lead

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Backend Engineer - Tech Le...

Location

Israel , Herzliya

Salary:

Not provided

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

7+ years of experience in backend software development
Strong background in SaaS architecture and cloud-native technologies
Proficiency in programming languages: Go, .NET, TypeScript and Node.js
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Ability to take ownership of features from design through implementation and delivery
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across functions
Experience with monitoring, observability, and operational excellence in production environments
Experience mentoring others will be considered an advantage

Job Responsibility

Drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable SaaS solutions with high availability and performance
Develop and maintain backend services, fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Ensure adherence to software development best practices, including code reviews, testing, documentation and knowledge sharing
Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical vision
Execute technical tasks for key initiatives, ensuring alignment with product goals
Collaborate with POs, DevOps, QA, Security and other cross-functional teams to deliver features on time and with high quality
Mentor junior developers by guiding their technical growth, CRs and supporting them in conducting research and implementing high-quality solutions
Analyze and troubleshoot customer escalations, identify root causes, and drive timely, effective solutions to ensure product reliability and customer satisfaction

What we offer

Health & Wellbeing
Personal & Professional Development
Unconditional Inclusion

Fulltime

Senior Backend Engineer / Tech Lead (Data Management)

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Aignostics, you work hand in hand with ...

Location

Germany , Berlin

Salary:

Not provided

Aignostics

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor and/or Master in a relevant field or extensive work experience
6+ years of software development experience in a data intensive environment
Experience leading a technical initiative ideally with cross-team impact
Strong background in software development ideally with Python
Experience with cloud providers (GCP, AWS) and their services
Experience with container orchestration (preferable Kubernetes)
Experience with database systems
Familiar with CI/CD pipelines, code reviews and other standards to keep up code quality
Driven self-starter, well-organized, excellent communication skills and a strong team player

Job Responsibility

Design and develop services and core libraries that enable our SaaS platform
Ensure reliable, high throughput access to our data for machine learning
Maintain and expand our data management infrastructure
Lead initiatives, evaluate new technologies and their integration into our current codebase
Eagerness to take ownership - from inception to completion - without losing focus on the business context
Communicate closely with our frontend and machine learning teams
Perform code reviews, considering readability, design and performance

What we offer

Learning & Development yearly budget of 1,000€ (plus 2 L&D days)
Language classes and internal development programs
Mentoring program
Flexible working hours and teleworking policy
30 paid vacations days per year
Family & pet friendly and support flexible parental leave options
Subsidized membership of your choice among public transport, sports and well-being
Social gatherings, lunches, and off-site events
Optional company pension scheme

Scala Backend Software Engineer, Senior / Lead

To sustain the company's growth, Ledger is looking for new talents. You will sta...

Location

France , Paris

Salary:

Not provided

Ledger

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced engineer and continuous learner with 6+ years of relevant engineering experience
2+ years of technical leadership experience, including effective communication of complex concepts and cross-team coordination to ship critical products
Advanced Scala proficiency
expert-level proficiency, and advanced mastery of a second backend language (e.g., Rust, Java, Python, PHP) is a plus
Excellent collaboration and communication skills
Experience collaborating closely with QA, product management, and key stakeholders to develop and deliver on a shared vision
Led development of complex, high-performance interactive browser applications, including architecture, infrastructure, and optimization
Experience with various web architecture patterns (e.g., Microservices, Event-Driven, P2P)
Ability to apply and adapt software engineering best practices to the engineering environment
Experience in the Web3 ecosystem and in a project involving blockchain fundamentals

Job Responsibility

Develop and maintain high-performance, resilient microservices and APIs to power Ledger's products, including integrations with staking, yield, DeFi services, and blockchain explorers
Contribute to the architecture, design, and implementation of scalable solutions, proactively identifying and addressing technical challenges
Ensure software quality through testing, documentation, and performance optimization, including monitoring and alerting systems
Enhance and maintain CI/CD pipelines to secure and streamline deployment workflows
Provide technical leadership and mentorship, collaborating across teams to deliver impactful projects and improve engineering standards
Drive innovation by identifying opportunities for improvement, contributing to a shared knowledge base, and participating in technical outreach
Manage projects effectively, respecting deadlines, priorities, and deliverables.

What we offer

Equity: Employees are the foundation of our success, and we award stock options so you can share in that success as we grow
Flexibility: A hybrid work policy
Social: Annual company outing for Ledgerdary Days, plus frequent social events, snacks and drinks
Medical: Comprehensive health insurance policy offering extensive medical, dental and vision care coverage
Well-being: Personal development, coaching & fitness with our dedicated partners
Vacation: Five weeks of paid leave per year, in addition to national holidays and rest & relaxation (RTT) days
High tech: Access to high performance office equipment and gadgets
Transport: Ledger reimburses part of your preferred means of transportation
Discounts: Employee discount on all our products.

Fulltime

Senior Backend Lead Engineer

Senior engineer role focused on building application security cloud solutions at...

Location

Israel , Tel Aviv

Salary:

Not provided

Citi

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Hands-on experience developing high-performance solutions following Agile methodologies
Backend Java experience
Expertise in cloud engineering and application security
Familiarity with GoLang, Node.js UI authentication
Good understanding of security capabilities supporting application development (authentication, authorization, credential management, certificate management, encryption)
Understanding of container orchestration technologies
Containers K8s hands-on experience
Experience in building end-to-end solutions for the cloud domain in a secure manner
Ability to write documentation in a diligent manner and lead elements in projects independently

Job Responsibility

Technical engineer working with key stakeholders of cloud engineering and application security experts
Explore and resolve key application security gaps and drive their resolutions
Develop modules that resolve identified gaps in a centralized optimized manner (credential management, authentication, authorization, end-to-end scanning tools)
Act as an advisor and expert lead to various development teams across the company to help them improve their expertise within cloud engineering and application security
Driving delivery of platform capabilities within the cyber domain supporting application needs for on-prem and cloud environments

Fulltime

Technical Lead Manager - Backend

As a Tech Lead Manager (TLM), you will be in a Onsite role that combines senior ...

Location

India , Pune

Salary:

Not provided

FloQast

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of software engineering experience
Proven track record of delivering complex system initiatives with minimal oversight
Ability to improve the quality, performance, or scalability of a module or product you own
Experience driving consistent improvement in code quality and technical decisions
A history of fostering a strong mentorship culture in technical areas
Clear influence in architecture across teams within a product

Job Responsibility

Own the architecture and execution of major systems
Lead by example in coding, code reviews, and design
Manage a small team of 3–6 engineers
Balance hands-on work with team leadership (approximately 50/50)
Coach your team on engineering practices and technical growth

Fulltime

Backend Engineer

A backend engineer at Hebbia blends expertise in systems, application layer soft...

Location

United States , New York City; San Francisco

Salary:

160000.00 - 300000.00 USD / Year

Hebbia

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field
5+ years software development experience at a venture-backed startup or top technology firm, with a focus on backend software engineering
Proficiency in building backend and API systems using technologies such as Python, Java, or Go
Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
Working experience with one or more of the following: Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, and/or Redis
Ability to analyze complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Proven experience in leading software development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams
Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth
Embraces rapid prototyping with an emphasis on user feedback
Autonomous and excited about taking ownership over major initiatives

Job Responsibility

Own critical system components
Unlock O(1) universal indexing
Build and iterate on our high-scale document build system
Drive performance optimization
Architect and implement performance-tuning solutions
Mentor and guide
Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers

What we offer

PTO: Unlimited
Insurance: Medical + Dental + Vision + 401K
Eats: Catered lunch daily + doordash dinner credit if you ever need to stay late
Parental leave policy: 3 months non-birthing parent, 4 months for birthing parent
Fertility benefits: $15k lifetime benefit
New hire equity grant: competitive equity package

Fulltime

Lead Backend Engineer

Whatnot

Location:
United States , San Francisco ▼
Los Angeles
Seattle
New York

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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