Staff Backend Engineer (Remote, Europe)

Job Title

Staff Backend Engineer - Remote, Europe

Base Pay Range

$120,000 - $200,000 per year, plus equity 0.5%-1%

Accountabilities

• Design, develop, and scale high-traffic backend services, APIs, and runtime systems.
• Build developer interfaces, SDKs, and tools that enhance developer experience.
• Collaborate with customers to understand and solve integration challenges.
• Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Contribute to open-source repositories and engage with the developer community.
• Shape the technical roadmap and strategic decisions across the platform.
• Mentor teammates and support incident response when necessary.

Requirements

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high-traffic systems.
• Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, databases, and performance-critical applications.
• Proficient in Node.js and modern backend technology stacks.
• Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and product-focused engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote-first environment.
• Ownership-driven mindset, able to navigate ambiguity, and contribute effectively in a startup setting.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and positive approach to problem-solving and team support.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $120K - $200K, with equity participation (0.5% - 1%).
• Remote-first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• High-impact role with direct influence on product and company strategy.
• Opportunities to engage with and contribute to open-source projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities within a fast-growing startup.

• 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high-traffic systems.
• Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, databases, and performance-critical applications.
• Proficient in Node.js and modern backend technology stacks.
• Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and product-focused engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote-first environment.
• Ownership-driven mindset, able to navigate ambiguity, and contribute effectively in a startup setting.
• Pragmatic, collaborative, and positive approach to problem-solving and team support.

$120,000 - $200,000 per year, plus equity 0.5%-1%, * Competitive salary range of $120K - $200K, with equity participation (0.5% - 1%).

• Remote-first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
• High-impact role with direct influence on product and company strategy.
• Opportunities to engage with and contribute to open-source projects.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities within a fast-growing startup.