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# Backend Software Engineer

- **Company:** Wintermeyer Ventures
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $190,000.0 - $275,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, TypeScript, Rust (Programming Language), Data Ingestion, Backend, Golang
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/e37b77ec-8252-40f2-9fd4-c0b108379fa1/backend-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Four to eight years of experience in backend or distributed systems engineering.
 * Experience building high-stakes, data-intensive systems end to end, such as real-time ingestion pipelines, databases, or distributed processing systems.
 * Hands-on experience with distributed systems architecture and database scaling, ideally in a startup environment with broad ownership.
 * Ability to scope, design, and ship projects independently.
 * Proficiency in performance-oriented languages such as TypeScript, Node.js, Python, Go, Rust, Java, or C++.
 * Strong computer science fundamentals and experience in cybersecurity, high-growth startups, or quantitative and trading environments.