Senior Backend Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and delivery of server-side systems and data processing for an early-stage engineering group. The role cuts across the whole product and involves working closely with founders, product colleagues and end users to decide what gets built. What you'll do

• Build and scale data processing pipelines that serve time-sensitive workloads.
• Contribute across the entire codebase and product instead of staying in one narrow area.
• Partner with founders, product and users to help set technical and product direction.
• Design secure, cost-conscious systems that grow smoothly on cloud platforms.
• Help shape engineering practices and technology choices as the team grows.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 4 years as a server-side engineer on product, platform or infrastructure teams.
• Strong working skills in Python and TypeScript.
• Hands-on background with high-volume data pipelines.
• Prior time at organizations known for rigorous engineering practices.
• A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or mathematics.
• Existing authorization to work in the US.
• Willingness to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, whether already local or relocating. Bonus points
• Time spent at a startup or in another quick-moving team setting.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year
• Equity
• Health, dental and vision coverage Location and work model
• San Mateo, CA, United States
• Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office
• Full-time