Senior Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Cards)

Job Description

Define the technical direction and long-term roadmap for Cards, lead architectural decisions, and deliver scalable, reliable, high-performing solutions across teams. Champion AI-enabled engineering practices and technical excellence, build an ownership culture, and mentor engineers while coordinating with stakeholders on critical initiatives.

Requirements: Requires 10 or more years of experience working across the stack and driving backend architectural improvements, along with a record of leading critical projects and organization-wide technical change. Candidates should have experience developing technical strategy, improving reliability and responsiveness, mentoring engineers, and communicating effectively; a related bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience is required.

Key Skills: Backend Architecture, Technical Strategy, Technical Roadmapping, AI-Assisted Development, Software Architecture, Scalable Systems, Reliability Engineering, Performance Optimization, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Project Leadership, Engineering Leadership, Mentoring, Organizational Change, Stakeholder Communication, React Native, JavaScript

Benefits: Health Coverage, Monthly Spending Stipends, Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance