Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Django)

Senior Backend Engineer (Python / Django)

Location: Remote (U.S.) — preference for West Coast
Compensation: $175,000–$220,000 + competitive equity
Visa: Sponsorship and H-1B transfers welcome

About the Role

We’re looking for a seasoned backend engineer with strong Python expertise to join our fast-growing team. You’ll play a key role in designing and implementing large-scale zero-trust solutions that give organizations secure, seamless access to their cloud and on-prem environments. This is a high-impact position where you’ll influence architecture decisions, ship core features, and help shape the direction of a product used by companies around the world.

What Will You Do

• Architect, build, and maintain robust backend systems using Python and Django.

• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver features from concept to production.

• Write high-quality, maintainable, and scalable code that aligns with industry best practices.

• Lead code reviews, debug complex issues, and ensure the overall reliability and performance of the platform.

• Mentor junior engineers and lead larger initiatives as the team scales.

• Stay on top of emerging technologies and bring fresh thinking to the engineering culture.

• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to shape product decisions and drive value.

Job Qualifications

Experience Background

• 5+ years of hands-on backend development experience, including scaling complex systems in fast-growing B2B environments.

• Proven track record leading projects end-to-end and mentoring less experienced engineers.

• Extended exposure to security-focused products or environments is a plus.

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Computer Science or a related STEM field (or equivalent practical experience).

Technical Skills

• Deep expertise in Python and Django — this is essential.

• Experience with modern infrastructure tools such as GraphQL, GCP, Kubernetes, and Terraform is strongly preferred.

• Strong foundational understanding of software architecture, scalability, and reliability.

Soft Skills

• High energy and ownership mindset — you move quickly and take initiative to solve problems.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with external stakeholders.

• Comfort working in a distributed, remote-first environment.

Nice to Avoid

• Primarily front-end or “full-stack” engineers without significant backend experience.

• Data engineers who haven’t built and maintained production web applications.

Benefits

• 100% remote work within the U.S., with a slight preference for West Coast candidates who can occasionally meet in Palo Alto.

• Medical (PPO, HMO, HDHP), dental, and vision coverage — fully paid for employees.

• Life, ADD, and disability insurance.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter) and Health Savings Account.

• Flexible Paid Time Off, ~11 paid holidays, 10 sick days, and generous parental leave (6 weeks parental, 14–16 weeks maternity).

• Retirement options including Traditional and Roth 401(k).

• Opportunity to join a well-funded Series B startup ($67M total raised) with IPO potential and a culture built on customer focus, continuous improvement, and high agency.