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# Staff Backend Engineer

- **Company:** ATOM, INC.
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $224,000.0 - $284,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, NoSQL, Redis, Cloud Platform System, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Kubernetes, Restful APIs, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/staff-backend-engineer-atoms-8579239

## About the Role

* 8+ years building backend systems, with proficiency in Java, Go, or a similar language.
 * Strong command of relational and/or NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Redis).
 * Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
 * Deep understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems.
 * Excellent debugging and problem-solving instincts under production pressure.
 * Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), CI/CD, DevOps, and large-scale or event-driven architectures are highly preferred.
 * Experience mentoring engineers or leading team projects is a plus.

## Description

We're seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to join our founding team who will design and scale the cloud systems that power our real-world operations - keeping our fleet, dispatch, and deployment platforms reliable, secure, and fast as we grow.

 * Architect and implement scalable backend systems and APIs that power our fleet operations, dispatch, and deployment platforms.
 * Build and maintain high-performance, secure cloud services that keep mission-critical systems reliable around the clock.
 * Develop robust APIs, developer tools, and frameworks that let other teams build and ship faster.
 * Engineer backend services behind operator- and customer-facing applications, delivering seamless end-to-end experiences.
 * Partner with product, design, and engineering to take systems from concept to production.
 * Drive code reviews, testing, and documentation, and mentor engineers as you grow into technical leadership.


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