Staff Backend Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the design and implementation of high‑performance data pipelines and APIs for our AI‑native platform that serves institutional investors. You will work in a fast‑growing fintech startup that transforms private‑market data into real‑time insights.

Key responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable backend services and data models.
• Design and implement robust APIs that deliver clean, auditable data with low latency.
• Lead a small team of engineers, providing mentorship and enforcing best practices.
• Collaborate with product, data science, and infrastructure teams to integrate AI/ML components.
• Ensure reliability, security, and observability of production systems.

Required profile

• 10+ years of professional experience in backend engineering.
• Proactive, hands‑on attitude with a strong sense of ownership.
• Customer‑focused mindset, building solutions for institutional investors.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Required skills

• Python

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $230K to $280K per year.
• Equity participation.
• 401k matching.
• Comprehensive healthcare insurance.
• Unlimited paid time off.