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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** WORKFORCE AS A SERVICE, INC.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Python (Programming Language), Backend, Stripe
- **Published:** May 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=ef400124fdfdbf59

## About the Role

* Deep experience in backend development (Python), with an understanding of how backend systems support product and user-facing experiences
 * A thoughtful approach to technical leadership, including experience leading projects or product areas
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines
 * Interest in contributing to a supportive, mission-driven team where autonomy and trust are valued
 * Experience mentoring others or helping grow a team is a plus

## Description

* We're a small and mighty team with senior engineers from Rippling, Stripe, DoorDash, Faire among others
 * We value user-centricity, competence, speed, and having fun
 * We embrace independence and take ownership of our projects, yet are also great team players
 * We deal in outcomes, not projects
 * Read more about our team at https://tech.workwhile.ai


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