Staff Backend Engineer - Adaptive Telemetry, Databases | USA | Remote

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Backend Engineer - Adaptive Telemetry Databases | USA | Remote to join the team of a leader in the Technical Services space. This role will lead work at the intersection of data, AI-enabled capabilities, and scalable technology delivery. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a Technical Services environment.Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship availableCompensation: $174,986 – $209,983 annuallyResponsibilities Drive technical strategy and roadmap for product improvement Lead delivery of large, cross-functional engineering projects Own architecture decisions for system reliability and performance Establish and manage SLOs/SLIs for incident response Champion observability and operational efficiency initiatives Align stakeholders and remove barriers to project delivery Mentor junior engineers and improve team skillsQualifications 5-7 years experience in delivering large distributed systems Deep knowledge of system design tradeoffs (latency, consistency, availability) Familiarity with cloud-native architectures (microservices, Kubernetes) Expertise in performance tuning and reliability engineering Proficient in coding with Go or similar languages Understanding of AI-assisted software development practices Experience with messaging and telemetry tools like Kafka and PrometheusBenefits Fully remote work culture with a global team Enhanced focus on developer productivity with AI tools Opportunities for career growth and professional development Transparent communication and regular company-wide updates Empowering work environment that values innovation 30 days of annual paid leave, including dedicated 'shutdown' days Access to in-person onboarding for new hires Supportive and approachable leadership teamOur client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.