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Lai

Senior · Staff · Principal Backend Engineer

San Francisco

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Role family
Engineering
Seniority
Lead / management
Country
US
Work mode
Remote-friendly
First seen by hirly
1 Sept 2026

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Senior / Staff / Principal Backend Engineer

Location: Onsite San Francisco

We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization.

A Back-end Developer is a software developer specializing in server-side logic, databases, and application infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of web applications and systems. They build and maintain the server-side code that powers the application, often interacting with databases, APIs, and other web services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Server-Side Logic:
  • Develop and maintain the code that runs on the server, handling user requests, processing data, and managing application logic.
  • Database Management:
  • Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.
  • API Development:
  • Create and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components.
  • Performance Optimization:
  • Optimize code for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the application can handle large loads and user traffic.
  • Security:
  • Implement security measures to protect the application and user data from unauthorized access and breaches.
  • Collaboration:
  • Work with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive user experience.
  • Troubleshooting and Debugging:
  • Identify and resolve issues in the back-end code, ensuring the application functions correctly.
  • Staying Up-to-Date:
  • Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the application's functionality and performance.

Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.

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