This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Technical Lead, Backend in the United States.
This role sits at the heart of a high-impact product area responsible for shaping customers’ very first interactions with a large-scale software platform. You will lead backend systems that power upgrades, trials, and product discovery experiences used by millions of users. The environment is fast-moving, cross-functional, and highly visible, requiring strong technical judgment in ambiguous problem spaces. You will act as both an architect and hands-on engineer, balancing deep system design with day-to-day coding and reviews. Your work will directly influence customer perception, revenue growth, and product adoption. This is a role for someone who enjoys simplifying complex systems into scalable, customer-first solutions while guiding a small engineering team.
Accountabilities:- Lead the design, development, and evolution of backend systems that support upgrades, trials, and ROI-related customer experiences, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance at scale.
- Act as a player-coach, mentoring a small team of engineers while remaining deeply hands-on in coding, system design, and technical reviews.
- Architect and integrate complex distributed systems involving pricing, packaging, entitlements, and financial workflows in collaboration with cross-functional Fintech and product partners.
- Drive technical direction across ambiguous problem spaces, translating complex requirements into clear, actionable engineering solutions.
- Partner closely with Product, Design, Data, and engineering stakeholders to deliver cohesive, customer-centric experiences.
- Balance short-term delivery needs with long-term platform health, ensuring sustainable architectural decisions and continuous technical improvement.
Requirements:
- Proven experience leading and delivering large-scale, high-impact backend systems in complex, distributed environments.
- Strong ability to operate in ambiguous domains, especially where product, financial, and pricing systems intersect.
- Deep understanding of backend architecture, system design, and scalable service-oriented or distributed systems.
- Hands-on engineering expertise with a consistent track record of high-quality coding, code reviews, and technical execution.
- Ability to mentor engineers, provide technical leadership, and influence decisions beyond a single team.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to align stakeholders across technical and non-technical groups.
- A pragmatic, customer-first mindset with a bias toward solving problems through technology and simplicity.
Benefits:
- Annual cash compensation range: $221,000 – $353,600 USD
- Eligibility for performance-based bonus and on-target commission (for applicable roles)
- Potential equity participation through restricted stock units (RSUs) depending on role eligibility
- Comprehensive benefits and perks package supporting health, well-being, and professional growth
- Flexible work approach with hybrid/remote options depending on role and team needs
- Opportunities for in-person collaboration through onboarding sessions and team events
- Strong emphasis on learning, career development, and internal mobility
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
Why Apply Through Jobgether?
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