Software Engineer, Backend (Senior)

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Software Engineer, Backend (Senior) in the United States.

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be a key contributor to a high-impact Core Team responsible for maintaining and evolving a widely-used social application. You will work closely with product, design, and data science teams to rapidly deliver new features, improve monetization, and enhance overall app quality. The role offers the opportunity to balance fast-paced experimentation with long-term system maintainability, while shaping backend architecture that supports millions of users. You will collaborate cross-functionally in a remote-friendly environment and influence product outcomes with your technical expertise. Your work will directly impact user growth, engagement, and the platform’s evolution, providing both technical and product-driven challenges.

Accountabilities

• Design, build, and deploy backend systems to support live applications, features, and experiments.
• Maintain and iteratively improve a legacy codebase while ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.
• Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Data Scientists to define requirements and implement high-impact features.
• Instrument, analyze, and evaluate experiments to guide product decisions and improve user engagement.
• Implement backend solutions that optimize performance, reliability, and monetization features.
• Advocate for simplicity and maintainable code, balancing rapid iteration with technical health.

Requirements

• 4–5 years of backend development experience with proficiency in Python or Java.
• Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB).
• Strong understanding of backend architecture, scalable systems, and API design.
• Demonstrated ability to iterate quickly, deliver MVPs, and refine solutions based on data.
• Product-minded approach, connecting backend work to measurable business outcomes.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working cross-functionally with design, product, and data teams.
• Remote work capability across the United States, with self-motivation and ownership mindset.
• Commitment to contributing to an inclusive and positive team culture.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $227,000 - $253,000 for this role.
• Equity and meaningful ownership opportunities.
• Flexible work options: fully remote or in-office at the San Francisco HQ.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Professional growth and development opportunities in a fast-evolving social and AI-driven product environment.
• Chance to work on highly impactful social products that connect millions of users.

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.

🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the 3 candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.

The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.

Thank you for your interest!