Senior Backend Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and delivery of server-side systems and data processing for an early-stage engineering group. The role cuts across the whole product and involves working closely with founders, product colleagues and end users to decide what gets built. What you'll do - Build and scale data processing pipelines that serve time-sensitive workloads. - Contribute across the entire codebase and product instead of staying in one narrow area. - Partner with founders, product and users to help set technical and product direction. - Design secure, cost-conscious systems that grow smoothly on cloud platforms. - Help shape engineering practices and technology choices as the team grows. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 4 years as a server-side engineer on product, platform or infrastructure teams. - Strong working skills in Python and TypeScript. - Hands-on background with high-volume data pipelines. - Prior time at organizations known for rigorous engineering practices. - A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or mathematics. - Existing authorization to work in the US. - Willingness to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, whether already local or relocating. Bonus points - Time spent at a startup or in another quick-moving team setting. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage Location and work model - San Mateo, CA, United States - Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office - Full-time