Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Senior Staff Software Engineer

We're on a mission to reinvent the financial system and make it work for people....

Location

United States

Salary:

251000.00 - 306000.00 USD / Year

EarnIn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of development experience in backend or full-stack software development, including IC Leadership experience
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Expertise in trade-off analysis for distributed architectures
Proficient in at least one modern programming language, and the ability to understand more than one - we currently work in Kotlin and C#
Proficient in running multiple critical tech initiatives in parallel
Familiarity with the clean architecture approach
Experience with various data storage, including relational and document databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Being self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Drive the design & implementation of new features and/or re-architect existing systems - break down complex problems into their bare essentials, translate this complexity into elegant design, and create high-quality, maintainable code
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our community members
Design & deliver robust microservice integrations via REST/gRPC APIs using various communication, consistency, and coordination strategies
Collaborate and mentor other senior engineers while providing thoughtful guidance using code, design, and architecture reviews
Contribute to defining technical direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success
Estimate and manage team project timelines and risks
Care passionately about producing high-quality designs and code
Participate in hiring and onboarding for new team members
Lead cross-team engineering initiatives

What we offer

equity and benefits

Fulltime

Kiddom is a groundbreaking educational platform that promotes student equity and...

Location

United States , San Francisco

Salary:

160000.00 - 220000.00 USD / Year

Kiddom

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

BS or MS in Computer Science or a related field
6+ years professional software engineering experience
Experience scaling integration systems
Proficiency in working with databases (SQL & NoSQL) such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or Redis
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure, and containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems
Strong knowledge of design patterns and software engineering best practices
You've been through the planning, launching and refactoring phases of code you wrote
Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
Ability to work as part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment

Job Responsibility

Design, develop, and maintain backend services, APIs, and databases
Ensure the scalability, security, and performance of backend systems
Collaborate with frontend engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality features
Optimize applications for performance, reliability, and scalability
Conduct code reviews and provide mentorship to junior engineers
Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system uptime and reliability
Work with our customers to troubleshoot issues and bugs and also help with Kiddom onboarding

What we offer

The opportunity to make a measurable impact in K-12 education
Competitive salary and equity in a hyper-growth, mission-driven organization
Full health benefits: medical, dental, and vision
Flexible vacation policy
401k
An inclusive, positive team culture
A passionate, collaborative team obsessed with building transformative education technology
Meaningful equity
Health insurance benefits: medical (various PPO/HMO/HSA plans), dental, vision, disability and life insurance
One Medical membership (in participating locations)

Fulltime

Senior Staff Software Engineer

We're on a mission to reinvent the financial system and make it work for people....

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

279000.00 - 341000.00 USD / Year

EarnIn

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of development experience in backend or full-stack software development, including IC Leadership experience
Bachelor's, Master’s, or PhD degree in computer science, computer engineering, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent industry experience
Expertise in trade-off analysis for distributed architectures
Proficient in at least one modern programming language, and the ability to understand more than one - we currently work in Kotlin and C#
Proficient in running multiple critical tech initiatives in parallel
Familiarity with the clean architecture approach
Experience with various data storage, including relational and document databases
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Being self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision

Job Responsibility

Drive the design & implementation of new features and/or re-architect existing systems - break down complex problems into their bare essentials, translate this complexity into elegant design, and create high-quality, maintainable code
Make a meaningful impact on the lives of our community members
Design & deliver robust microservice integrations via REST/gRPC APIs using various communication, consistency, and coordination strategies
Collaborate and mentor other senior engineers while providing thoughtful guidance using code, design, and architecture reviews
Contribute to defining technical direction, planning the roadmap, escalating issues, and synthesizing feedback to ensure team success
Estimate and manage team project timelines and risks
Care passionately about producing high-quality designs and code
Participate in hiring and onboarding for new team members
Lead cross-team engineering initiatives

What we offer

equity and benefits

Fulltime

Staff Software Engineer

We are seeking an exceptionally talented and HANDS-ON STAFF BACKEND SOFTWARE ENG...

Location

United States , Boston

Salary:

134900.00 - 197900.00 USD / Year

SimpliSafe

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Extensive professional software engineering experience, with significant time spent leading projects and driving technical direction at a Senior or Staff level
Mastery in designing, building, and operating distributed, high-volume backend systems and REST/gRPC APIs
Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, Go, Python, C#) with the adaptability to work with multiple languages
Proven ability to architect solutions using modern patterns, including event-driven architectures, domain-driven design, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
Expert knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and proficiency in operational tools for monitoring, logging, and CI/CD
Exceptional communication, documentation, and presentation skills, with a proven track record of influencing technical decisions across organizational boundaries
Familiarity with Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban) and DevOps principles

Job Responsibility

Own the design, review, and implementation of complex, large-scale, and highly available backend services and microservices
Serve as an active individual contributor, writing high-quality, maintainable code and tackling the most challenging technical problems
Define and drive improvements in performance, scalability, monitoring, and operational excellence, ensuring our systems meet demanding SLOs/SLIs
Work closely with Engineering Directors/Sr. Managers and Product Managers to define the long-term technical roadmap, identifying strategic investments in core infrastructure and managing technical debt
Act as the lead technical mentor and coach for multiple engineers, defining best practices, conducting rigorous code and design reviews, and raising the overall technical bar across the entire backend organization
Lead technical collaboration and coordination across different teams, resolving major technical blockers, and standardizing shared services and technologies
Take on increasing responsibilities related to process and project leadership, including driving quarterly planning, leading post-mortems, and starting to formally participate in candidate interviewing and onboarding
As part of the growth plan, participate in management activities, such as leading team retrospectives, providing structured peer feedback for performance reviews, and one-on-ones

What we offer

A mission- and values-driven culture and a safe, inclusive environment where you can build, grow and thrive
A comprehensive total rewards package that supports your wellness and provides security for SimpliSafers and their families
Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring for your home
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that bring people together, give opportunities to network, mentor and develop, and advocate for change
Participation in our annual bonus program, equity, and other forms of compensation, in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits

Fulltime

Software Engineer, Control Plane

About the Role: In the last 12-18 months, Hightouch has been adopted by larger a...

Location

United States

Salary:

180000.00 - 260000.00 USD / Year

Hightouch

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

product-minded backend engineer
comfortable diving deep into backend, distributed systems, and asynchronous workflows
think holistically about architecture, scalability, maintainability, and reliability
strong customer and product thinking
comfortable writing and engaging with product specs
talented, intellectually curious, and motivated
interested in tackling the problems listed
senior role but focus on impact and potential for growth more than years of experience

Job Responsibility

building user-friendly but powerful tools and products for enterprises to efficiently onboard onto Hightouch and manage and scale their Hightouch deployments
working on problems including: Roles, Permissions, and Access Control
Change Management
Data Warehouse Performance and Costs

What we offer

meaningful equity compensation in the form of ISO options
offer early exercise and a 10 year post-termination exercise window

Fulltime

Senior Engineering Manager - Risk

Our mission is to build the intelligent, automated systems and operational tools...

Location

United States; Canada , San Francisco; New York; Portland

Salary:

239000.00 - 298800.00 USD / Year

Mercury

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

9+ years of software development experience
3–5+ years of engineering management in a high-scale tech environment
AI/ML expertise—you’ve built and launched applied AI products (from LLMs to traditional ML models), shipping them from 0→1 and scaling 1→10 in production environments
Proven success building large-scale backend distributed systems, ideally involving integrations and decision automation
Experience with or curiosity about KYC, AML, risk, or compliance systems in financial services or fintech
A track record of raising the bar for quality and reliability, balancing shipping speed with technical excellence
Strong communication and leadership skills—you can inspire engineers, partner across functions, and adapt your management style to the moment
The ability to hire, retain, and develop exceptional technical talent
A pragmatic builder’s mindset: you believe beautiful systems are those that work, adapt, and last

Job Responsibility

Lead teams (4–8 engineers each) responsible for account onboarding, KYC/KYB, AML, and fraud detection decisioning and workflows, and operational tooling
Apply AI/ML—from traditional models to large language models—to unlock faster, real-time bank account application approvals. This work sits on the critical business path, directly driving efficiency and revenue growth
Partner with Product, Risk, and Data teams to design and deliver scalable systems that balance user experience with compliance rigor
Shape the next generation of our KYC and risk platforms—reliable, resilient, and easy to extend as regulations and business needs evolve
Create a strong culture of operational excellence, with measurable improvements to uptime, accuracy, and system quality
Build, mentor, and grow engineering talent
help managers and senior engineers level up technically and organizationally
Drive clarity amid complexity: translating between regulatory nuance and technical execution
Foster collaboration across teams to align on priorities, simplify interfaces, and make the whole system more maintainable and elegant

What we offer

base salary
equity
benefits

Fulltime

New

Senior Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer

We are hiring multiple Senior Software Engineers and Principal Software Engineer...

Location

Costa Rica , Multiple Locations

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering OR equivalent experience
At least 5 years of experience in software design and backend service development
5+ years of hands-on experience in an object-oriented language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or equivalent experience with C
Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication

Job Responsibility

Drive a project through to delivery removing obstacles as needed to ensure success
Contribute to the design of large-scale distributed software services and solutions
Write clean, well-tested code
Champion and drive improvements to team software engineering practices
Mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with related teams to achieve goals
Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to onboarding documentation for new engineers
Act as a participant in the on-call rotation to monitor service for degradation, downtime, or interruptions and perform complex incident management and problem resolution for the service

Fulltime

New

Software Engineer II / Senior Software Engineer

We are hiring multiple Software Engineers II and Senior Software Engineers to jo...

Location

Costa Rica , Multiple Locations

Salary:

Not provided

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering OR equivalent experience
At least 3 years of experience in software design and backend service development
3+ years of hands-on experience in an object-oriented language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or equivalent experience with C
Proficiency in English is essential for effective communication

Job Responsibility

Drive projects through to delivery, removing obstacles to ensure success
Contribute to the design of large-scale distributed software services and solutions
Write clean, well-tested code
Champion and improve team software engineering practices
Mentor junior engineers
Collaborate with related teams to achieve goals
Promote knowledge sharing and contribute to onboarding documentation
Participate in the on-call rotation to monitor service health and manage incidents

Fulltime

Senior Software Engineer, Backend - Onboarding

Airwallex

Location:
Singapore , Singapore

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

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Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

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