Staff Backend Engineer
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Wed, Aug 26, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
To support the development of a leading API access platform, the full-time Staff Backend Engineer will design and scale backend systems, collaborate with customers on integration challenges, and shape product strategy while working remotely.
Key responsibilities
- Design and scale backend systems, APIs, and services for the open-source platform
- Build developer interfaces, including APIs, SDKs, and UIs, to enhance developer experience
- Collaborate with customers to address integration challenges and optimize backend performance
Required qualifications
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience for senior-level or 10+ years for staff-level roles
- Deep experience with developer infrastructure, APIs, and performance-critical systems
- Proficiency in Node.js and modern backend stacks
- Strong understanding of developer tools and best practices
- Ability to work autonomously in a remote-first environment
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