Staff Software Engineer - Backend/Start-Up/Cambridge, MA

About the role

A start up in Boston is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the development and architecture of their core backend systems. This includes shaping scalable API platforms, building new product features, and creating data models that support rapid platform growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with product leadership and engineering teams to shape scalable API platforms
• Build new product features
• Create data models that support rapid platform growth
• Collaborate with product and engineering teams
• Improve core system performance and reliability

Requirements

• Strong experience with backend frameworks (Node/TypeScript)
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with API design
• Technical leadership in large-scale projects
• Experience with multi-tenant SaaS and product-driven systems
• Strong communication skills

Desired Skills & Experience

• Cloud infrastructure experience
• Mentorship ability
• 8+ years of professional development

What You Will Be Doing

Hands-on backend development
Leading architecture and API scaling
Collaborating with product and engineering teams
Improving core system performance and reliability

The Offer

• Competitive compensation and bonus
• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• PTO
• 401(k) with company match

Posted By

Erin White