Staff Software Engineer, Backend
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Job Description: Craft innovative software systems and APIs focusing on scalability, security, and performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to unlock new opportunities and deliver seamless customer experiences.Mentor mid-to-senior level engineers, ensuring quality, scalability, and robustness of software.Lead key initiatives that improve efficiency, enhance system performance, and drive customer satisfaction.Requirements: 8+ years of hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and maintaining highly available and high-performing distributed systems.Proven track record of building public-facing (consumer-grade) APIs and managing the complexities of versioning, deprecation, and consumption-based rate limiting.Experience with Node.js, TypeScript, Kotlin (or similar modern backend languages), and AWS is a plus.Strong grasp of software design principles, scalability, and system architecture.Ready to roll up your sleeves, collaborate, and deliver results that matter.Benefits: Competitive base pay tied to role and experience, with opportunities for bonuses, commissions, and equity.Check out our full list at engine.com/culture.