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