Senior Backend Engineer

Santa Monica, CA Hybrid

Full-time $160,000.00 - $220,000.00

Posted 05/07/2025

Senior Backend Engineer

Location: West Los Angeles (In-Office First with Hybrid Flexibility)
Compensation: $160K-$220K + Equity
Industry: High-Growth Startup

About Us

We are a well-funded startup transforming a niche yet rapidly expanding market. Our team operates in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, combining startup agility with long-term stability. We foster deep collaboration while offering flexibility for personal needs.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, building, and optimizing our backend infrastructure to support a scalable, high-performance platform. Your responsibilities include:

Designing and building scalable backend applications and APIs using Node.js, TypeScript, and Postgres.
Leveraging AI-powered coding tools to improve development speed, code quality, and system reliability.
Architecting and optimizing systems for high scalability and performance as the company expands.
Implementing third-party integrations and developing internal tools to support key business functions.
Working cross-functionally with Product, Data, and Frontend teams to ship high-impact features.

What We're Looking For

Proven experience as a Backend Engineer
Experience scaling eCommerce or online marketplace platforms.
Strong familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), Docker, and Terraform.
Passion for AI-driven development tools to enhance workflows.
A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

What Success Looks Like

Building and scaling robust, high-performance backend systems.
Seamless collaboration across teams to drive product innovation.
Efficiently leveraging AI-powered tools to streamline development.

Compensation & Perks

Base salary: $160K-$220K + equity.
Comprehensive benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision).
In-office in West LA with hybrid flexibility.
The opportunity to work on cutting-edge tech in a high-growth environment.

If you're passionate about building scalable backend systems and want to be part of an innovative, high-impact team, let's connect!

For this position you must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We do not sponsor for this position.

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Employees will receive paid leave to the extent required by state or local law. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 05/07/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.

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