Staff Backend Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Lead the creation of core server-side systems for a high-volume messaging platform, taking work from initial concept through live operation. Work alongside a compact engineering group and take new product areas from nothing to launch. What you'll do - Take ownership of central backend systems covering routing, delivery and automation. - Build and release dependable services that stay performant under very heavy traffic. - Lead the creation of new product areas from the ground up, beyond individual features. - Partner closely with a small group of engineers. - Tackle demanding infrastructure challenges and shorten the path from concept to production. Requirements What we're looking for - Around 6 or more years of engineering experience, including recent time at a high-growth technology startup. - A record of quick career progression to staff, lead or founding level; long tenure at senior level is acceptable. - Experience building complete products from 0 to 1. - Professional experience with Node.js and TypeScript. - Experience with queue-based infrastructure such as AWS SQS. - Ability to drive technical projects from start to finish with little oversight. - Skill at explaining complex technical ideas in plain language. - A collaborative, team-oriented working style. - A technical undergraduate degree earned in the US. Bonus points - Experience as a founding engineer, co-founder or early engineering hire at a startup. - Frontend development experience. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 225,000 to 300,000 per year - Equity - Health, dental and vision coverage - Flexible time off Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time