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# Senior Software Engineer, Backend

- **Company:** Forage Technology Corporation
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $185,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), Software Engineering, Value Engineering, Web Application Frameworks, Scripting, System Availability, Backend, Stripe, Information Technology, Web Technologies
- **Published:** November 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-software-engineer-backend-san-francisco-ca--61942ed4-1504-49c3-abff-c038a0ebd2ea

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Product Engineering, Product Lifecycle, Value Engineering, Product Development, Customer/Client Research, Leadership, Prototyping, Product Design, Product Reviews, Were seeking a Product Engineer who thrives on building features that delight users while maintaining high technical standards. The ideal candidate has 4-8 years of hands-on experience crafting user-facing products, with expertise in modern web technologies, Python, and frameworks like Django. You understand how to balance technical trade-offs with customer needs with a focus on backend development.

Beyond coding, we value engineers who can effectively partner with product managers and designers to shape features from concept to launch. You should have experience leading medium-scale projects and a track record of breaking down complex product requirements into clear technical specifications. Were looking for someone who enjoys the full product development lifecycle - from user research and prototyping to implementation and iteration.

Communication is essential in this product engineering role, as youll collaborate closely with our product and design teams to understand user needs and translate them into elegant technical solutions. You should be comfortable giving and receiving feedback during product reviews and design critiques, while also being able to clearly explain technical constraints and opportunities. A passion for great user experience and a natural curiosity about how your code impacts real users will help you thrive in this position., * Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

 * 4-8 years of experience in product engineering backend roles
 * Strong understanding of cloud platforms (ideally AWS) and their services.
 * Proficient in scripting and automation using languages, ideally Python
 * Experience with web frameworks like Django
 * Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and in a team
 * Excellent communication skills to collaborate with development teams and advocate for infrastructure needs
 * Experience leading medium-scale projects involving another engineer
 * Experience collaborating with cross-functional partners like product managers and solutions engineering

## Description

* Build tech that matters. Play a direct role in putting food on the tables of millions of families, and help make grocery access more equitable through better payments infrastructure.
 * Join a rocket ship with purpose. We've grown revenue 100x in two years, with the capital, traction, and runway to keep going - all while staying mission-first.
 * Work with exceptional people. Collaborate daily with 'Foragers' from companies like Stripe, Instacart, Google, Affirm, Uber, and beyond - a tight-knit team with deep experience and low ego.
 * Disrupt a massive market. Help modernize a $100B+ system and shape the future of inclusive commerce as we scale toward a $1B+ business.
 * Accelerate your career. Thrive in a talent-dense environment backed by top investors in fintech (like Nyca, PayPal Ventures, and more), where ownership and growth are the norm., * Collaborate with product leaders to implement company objectives
 * Contribute to innovation related to the team's mission of quality and scalability.
 * Provide mentorship and guidance to team members on product engineering best practices.
 * Serve on the on-call rotation to support high availability goals