Staff Backend Engineer (Python)

Quick Facts

• Role: Staff Backend Engineer (Python)
• Focus: Lead core product backend development for a REST API

Description

Lead core backend development for a REST API powering iOS, Android, and Web clients in a financial services platform. Build and integrate services for authentication, ledger, and payment rails, operating at real-money scale internationally. Work directly with technical founders to set standards and deliver a highly performant, reliable, and secure app.

Responsibilities

• Lead core product development for the backend that powers multiple frontends
• Integrate with cryptocurrency wallet and banking service providers
• Establish backend standards, architecture, and technical vision as the system scales

Requirements

• 5+ years building and shipping web applications in Python, Go, or Rust
• Experience working across backend systems, including Postgres, Redis, and AWS

Benefits

• $200K–$400K cash compensation
• Day 1 impact on partner products used by millions globally
• Shape technical vision and architecture as you scale
• Own major parts of the product and infrastructure
• Ship fast and avoid corporate overhead