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Staff Backend Engineer

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Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Fri, Nov 06, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

To support innovative scientific research, the full-time Staff Backend Engineer will design and develop scalable backend services, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure high availability of applications in a remote work environment.

Key responsibilities
  • Design and develop highly scalable backend services, focusing on performance and security
  • Collaborate with designers, scientists, and engineers to deliver solutions for laboratory challenges
  • Participate in code reviews and ensure the continual operation of services using modern reliability practices
Required qualifications
  • 8+ years of experience in backend development for products and enterprise software
  • 6+ years of hands-on development experience with Cloud or AWS
  • Experience with database technologies (SQL or NoSQL)
  • Experience working with startups or small growing companies
  • Full life cycle experience with software product development

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