Senior Staff Backend Engineer Job at Life Science Talent (København)

Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower produ...

Location

Salary:

Not provided

Linear

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Strong JavaScript fundamentals
Experience building scalable infrastructure and backend solutions
Experience with TypeScript
Experience building scalable systems

Job Responsibility

Build the backend for various user-facing features
Optimize real-time, synchronized data delivery across our clients
Improve database and infrastructure performance by implementing caching solutions, connection pooling
Improve observability, monitoring, and alerting for our service so that we can better respond to operational incidents
Scale our service via architectural changes as well as infrastructure improvements
Open-source any non-trivial innovations that come out of our work on the product
Redefine best-in-class software development processes so that we can build a purpose-built product

What we offer

Interesting and challenging work
Work-life balance
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms (extended exercise)
Paid lunch and coffee during workdays
Work remotely, no commuting to the office
Paid co-working space/desk at an office
Health, dental, and vision insurance (based on country requirements)
Regular team events and off-sites
5 weeks of paid vacation

Fulltime

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

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

The Staff Engineer will work closely with AI/ML engineers, product managers, app...

Location

United States , NYC

Salary:

160000.00 - 190000.00 USD / Year

Conductor

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Completed studies in Computer Science, Mathematics, engineering or a related field or equivalent professional experience
8+ years of experience in software development, with experience in product-driven companies
Strong expertise in system design, distributed computing, and scalable architecture patterns for handling large datasets and high-throughput applications
Proficiency in multiple programming languages with strong Python coding skills. Experience with Java is highly valued
Strong database experience including both SQL and NoSQL systems, with knowledge of data modeling and optimization techniques
Experience with AI/ML technologies including LLMs, vector databases (e.g., Milvus), embeddings, and ML frameworks
Knowledge of MLOps practices, model deployment, and AI system integration in production environments
Experience working across the full software development lifecycle including CI/CD, monitoring, testing, and production deployment
Proven track record of technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence within teams
Up-to-date with rapidly-evolving technologies and demonstrated ability to evaluate and adopt new tools and frameworks

Job Responsibility

Lead the technical architecture, design, and implementation of large-scale distributed systems and data platforms to support customer needs and business growth
Oversee the planning, execution, and successful delivery of complex engineering projects, ensuring adherence to engineering best practices and quality standards
Design and build scalable, high-performance backend systems and APIs that handle millions of requests and large datasets efficiently
Architect robust data processing pipelines and ETL workflows using modern cloud technologies and distributed computing frameworks
Drive technical decision-making across the engineering organization, evaluating trade-offs and establishing engineering standards and practices
Lead cross-functional collaboration with product, AI/ML engineering, data engineering, and infrastructure teams to deliver comprehensive solutions
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, monitoring systems, and deployment automation to ensure reliable software delivery
Implement AI/ML capabilities including LLM integration, vector databases, and intelligent content processing workflows
Mentor senior and junior engineers, fostering technical excellence and knowledge sharing within the engineering organization

What we offer

100% covered employee medical plan
a dental & vision plans
401(k) with employer contribution
an unlimited vacation policy
10 sick days
short-term disability
long-term disability
generous paid parental leave
employee assistance program
flexible savings accounts

Fulltime

Senior Staff Software Engineer, Advisor Platform

Join us in building the future of finance. Our mission is to democratize finance...

Location

United States , Menlo Park

Salary:

247000.00 - 290000.00 USD / Year

Robinhood

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

10+ years of experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems in production environments
Deep expertise in backend programming (e.g., Go, Python, Java) and cloud-native architecture
3+ years of experience leading large engineering teams or cross-functional technical initiatives
Strong system design skills and a solid foundation in software engineering best practices
Proven ability to communicate technical solutions clearly and deliver end-to-end projects at scale

Job Responsibility

Lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise B2B applications for financial advisors
Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and high-performance backend systems
Guide technical execution and mentor engineers across multiple teams and projects
Collaborate with product and operations partners to build secure and compliant platforms that improve workflows and service capabilities
Apply AI tools and technologies to power innovative features for advisors

What we offer

Performance driven compensation with multipliers for outsized impact, bonus programs, equity ownership, and 401(k) matching
100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents
Lifestyle wallet – a highly flexible benefits spending account for wellness, learning, and more
Employer-paid life & disability insurance, fertility benefits, and mental health benefits
Time off to recharge including company holidays, paid time off, sick time, parental leave, and more
Exceptional office experience with catered meals, events, and comfortable workspaces

Fulltime

Senior Staff Software Engineer

Checkr is looking for an experienced Senior Staff Software Engineer to facilitat...

Location

United States , Denver; San Francisco

Salary:

213000.00 - 295000.00 USD / Year

Checkr

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Degree in computer science or related field (Bachelor's or Master's)
15+ years experience as a software engineer
2+ years leading architecture projects across an organization
5+ years experience in a leadership role
Experience developing in Ruby, GoLang, and Python
Solid understanding of Cloud technologies and all layers of backend stacks
Strong collaboration, communication and project management skills
Deep understanding of micro-services design and asynchronous queueing models
Experience leading and influencing cross-functional teams
A strong sense of ownership

Job Responsibility

Proactively identify the top opportunities for impact for the engineering organization
Own direction and lead execution of organization-wide technical efforts
Hands-on contribution in areas with a high degree of business risk
Break down very complex projects into simple systems that can be effectively built and maintained by less experienced engineers
Create documents to set standards of architectural best practices that are consumed by the broader engineering org
Upskill the staff engineers in the company to systematically raise the bar for quality and scale
Inform buy vs build decisions, supporting broad business strategy
Deeply understand customer, partner, and product team needs, and represent your teams in technical conversations with company leadership

What we offer

A fast-paced and collaborative environment
Learning and development allowance
Competitive cash and equity compensation, and opportunity for advancement
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
Flexible PTO policy
Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

Fulltime

Senior / Staff Software Engineer (API)

At Linear, we are on a mission to bring magic back to software. To empower produ...

Location

United States

Salary:

Not provided

Linear

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Experienced engineers who can dive deep into design and performance problems
Architect robust backend services
Build foundational APIs that scale
Strong systems thinking mindset
Solid backend engineering experience

Job Responsibility

Take ownership, build, and evolve the APIs that power all of Linear, from frontend features to public developer access
Collaborate with product engineers, design, and infrastructure to deliver performant, reliable, and secure data flows
Improve our developer platform with well-documented, discoverable, and stable APIs
Shape the API surface that AI agents will use to interact with Linear, enabling autonomous workflows and real-time decision-making

What we offer

Interesting and challenging work
Work-life balance
Competitive salary and equity
Employee-friendly equity terms (early exercise, extended exercise)
Paid lunch and coffee during workdays
Work remotely, no commuting to the office
Paid co-working space/desk at an office
Health, dental, and vision insurance (US)
Regular team events and off-sites
5 weeks of paid vacation

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

Senior Backend Software Engineer II, Orchestration

The Orchestration team owns and operates some of the most critical services at d...

Location

United States

Salary:

172000.00 - 207900.00 USD / Year

dbt Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience as a software engineer
Minimum requirement of bachelor's degree in a related field (computer science, computer engineering, etc.)
Extensive experience designing micro-services, event driven architecture, APIs (REST and/or gRPC)
Strong knowledge of observability and debugging production issues at scale
Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive
Passionate about upholding engineering best practices in all phases of SDLC
Self-starter and can lead a group of engineers from inception to implementation of ideas

Job Responsibility

Help shape the future of the orchestration system by designing and implementing reliable, secure, highly available services, and refactoring legacy systems in collaboration with the staff+ engineering group
Work on complex systems and a variety of programming languages and technologies
Collaborate across multiple engineering teams, product management, UX designers, customer support
Act as a mentor to junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and architectural decisions

What we offer

Unlimited vacation
401k w/3% guaranteed contribution
Excellent healthcare
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness stipend
Home office stipend
Equity Stake

Fulltime

Senior Staff Backend Engineer

Life Science Talent

Location:
Denmark , København

Category:
IT - Software Development

Contract Type:
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Job Posted:
January 05, 2026

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