Staff Software Engineer – Backend Systems

1 week ago


San Francisco, California, United States Learning Consultant Full time

Overview
We're seeking an experienced
Staff Backend Engineer
to join our in-office team in San Francisco.

The ideal candidate brings deep backend expertise, hands-on experience with modern programming languages, and familiarity with infrastructure tools common to distributed systems and financial platforms.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain backend services and APIs that support large-scale web applications.
  • Collaborate across teams to develop reliable, efficient software solutions.
  • Implement and optimize systems leveraging PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud-based platforms (AWS or equivalent).
  • Contribute to architecture decisions for high-availability, fault-tolerant systems.
  • Ensure application reliability, scalability, and performance through best practices and code reviews.
  • Participate in full-cycle development, from design to production deployment.

Qualifications
Required:

  • 5+ years of experience developing and deploying production-grade applications using Python, Go, or Rust.
  • Proven track record designing and supporting backend systems and microservices.
  • Hands-on experience working with PostgreSQL, Redis, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
  • Background in financial technology or experience supporting products in a regulated or transactional environment.
  • Broader full-stack engineering capability — ability to collaborate with frontend teams and contribute to system integration.
  • Strong communication skills and a team-first mindset.

Work Location:
San Francisco, CA (In-office role)

Compensation Range:
$200,000 – $400,000 annually

Visa Sponsorship:
Available

Skills: 5+ years of experience developing and deploying production-grade applications using python, go, or rust.,hands-on experience working with postgresql, redis, and cloud infrastructure (aws, gcp, or azure),background in financial technology or experience supporting products in a regulated or transactional environment.



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