Define both architecture and best practices for large portions of the product
Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems
Implement core systems technologies that allow us to scale and deliver
Head efforts for clarity and alignment of technical direction and vision
Collaborate with leaders and product to develop the vision and deliver key features
Foster a challenging and safe environment for engineers to learn and grow
Set the bar for high quality engineering across the organization
Advocate for best practices, focusing on system design, overall performance and testing
Optimize existing backend systems to improve performance, scalability, and reliability

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems
Solid fundamental problem solving skills and a drive to build high-quality software
Solid understanding of computer science concepts, common design patterns, and engineering best practices
Strong understanding of database technologies (NoSQL)
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to mentor and coach engineering team members
Experience at a previous startup is a plus

Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Key skills