Senior / Staff Backend Engineer, Maps

The Ladders
New York, NY, United States
1 day ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Compensation
$150,000.0 - $180,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Software as a Service Geocoding Python (Programming Language) Machine Learning Service Development Studio Software Engineering Backend Api Design Data Pipelines Web Api

Job description

This role will own the backend systems and data foundation that support a geocoding platform, with a strong focus on reliability, scale, and data quality. You will build and maintain data pipelines, contribute to API development, and help ensure the platform can process very high request volumes efficiently. This position also partners closely with customers and internal stakeholders to improve product performance through feedback and data enrichment., * Own the data foundation supporting the geocoding system

  • Build and maintain data pipelines from commercial and open sources
  • Integrate AI models for data enrichment and quality assurance
  • Contribute across the geocoding stack, from data serving to API development
  • Process over 1 billion API calls daily through optimized systems
  • Engage with customers to gather feedback and improve the product

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in software engineering, focusing on backend technologies
  • Proficiency in Scala and Python for building data pipelines
  • Experience with Rust for backend service development
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and API design
  • Interest in customer interaction and product feedback
  • Experience with high throughput applications, particularly in SaaS
  • Familiarity with geospatial infrastructure is a plus

Benefits & conditions

  • Meaningful stock options in a fast-growing company
  • 401(k) plan with 4% match
  • New HQ in Flatiron, NYC
  • Top-notch equipment provided
  • Catered lunches
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with 100% employee coverage
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Commuter and fitness benefits

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification-your background could be exactly what this team needs.

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