Backend Engineer Tech Lead

NOT OPEN FOR VENDORS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

C_2_C CANDIDATES WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED!!!!!!!!!!!!

ONSITE BOULDER, CO or AUSTIN, TX

We re looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who s excited to get their hands dirty, solve real problems, and move fast. You ll play a critical role on a small, highly collaborative team working on products that directly impact our partners and customers.

This isn t a siloed role we want someone who s not just comfortable, but energized by jumping into conversations with the product team, account managers, and customers. You ll help shape features from concept to launch and ensure they drive real customer value.

We re especially interested in candidates who have tech lead experience whether that means formally leading a team or being the go-to person others rely on to drive a project forward.

< dir="ltr">What You'll Do
• Design, build, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and performant
• Lead by example with clean, maintainable code and thoughtful architectural decisions
• Collaborate closely with product managers, frontend engineers, and account managers to build products that solve real user needs
• Take ownership of features and systems, driving them from idea to production
• Review code, mentor teammates, and contribute to a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Troubleshoot issues in production and help improve system observability and resilience

< dir="ltr">What We're Looking For
• 5 years of hands-on experience in backend software development
• Strong knowledge of one or more backend languages (e.g., Java, Go, Node.js, etc.).
• Experience with relational databases, SQL, API design, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, or Azure)
• A history of working cross-functionally with non-engineering teammates (design, product, accounts, etc.)
• Tech lead experience whether formally or informally with the ability to guide and support others
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where priorities can shift
• Bonus: Experience with DevOps, collaborating with ML teams, and/or IoT devices