Staff Software Backend Engineer, Tech Lead - Foundations

What you'll do

• Shape the Foundations service catalog and deliver its services as usable software or documentation.
• Lead and mentor engineers through technical work; align platform plans with product priorities and coordinate with the Engineering Manager.
• Document and manage Cloud and Enterprise service differences, and review catalog services based on feedback and adoption.

What they ask for

• 7+ years of software development experience, including technical ownership of a platform engineering function.
• Direct experience with authentication and authorization systems, and experience designing APIs used by other engineering teams.
• Backend development in Python and Go, with strong Linux and distributed systems fundamentals and understanding of Kubernetes concepts.
• 5+ years of experience in a B2B software startup or high-growth organization; experience leading engineering work without formal manager authority.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, operators, and container orchestration.
• Experience with network management or infrastructure software, or open-source contributions or project involvement.

Pay

USD $220K – $240K base salary

Tools

Python, Go, Linux, Kubernetes, OAuth, SSO, Postgres, Redis

AI focus

Hands-on experience building inside an AI-augmented development harness, including Claude Code and workflows for reliable agentic tooling, with accountability for correctness, security, and tests.