Senior Backend Software 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 server-side layer of a software platform, taking work from early design through production release. Guide technical decisions for key components, support more junior engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to turn loosely defined goals into clear engineering plans. What you'll do - Build and release backend services, taking responsibility for the full path from how data arrives and is stored to interfaces, asynchronous jobs and release setup. - Design reliable processing workflows that stay dependable when inputs are inconsistent or unpredictable. - Write automated tests and quality checks so that changes can be released with confidence. - Decide the direction and roadmap for your area, balancing cleanup of older code against delivering new capability. - Apply sound access control and data protection practices across the services you own. - Work with product managers, designers and UI engineers to scope new work and convert vague requests into actionable technical plans. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 4 years of experience building and releasing robust production backend systems, with clear ownership of architecture. - A record of creating foundational services that other engineers depend on in live environments. - Experience shipping new features to production and troubleshooting them at scale. - Confidence setting technical direction for important components instead of only following detailed specifications. - Flexibility to contribute beyond the backend, while spending the large majority of time on server-side work. - Ability to work on-site in the office 4 days each week. Bonus points - Background spanning both established larger organizations and fast-paced startups. - Prior experience as a founder or early engineer at a young company. - A degree in computer science or a similarly technical discipline. - Everyday use of modern developer tools to work faster. - A track record of coaching junior engineers and raising team standards through feedback and documentation. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 220,000 to 280,000 per year - Equity - Medical, dental and vision coverage - Paid parental leave - Learning and wellness support - Retirement plan - Relocation support Location and work model - San Francisco, California, United States - On-site, 4 days per week in office - Full-time