Senior Backend Engineer (Remote - US)

Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.

One of our companies is currently looking for a Senior Backend Engineer in United States .

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing startup on an ambitious mission to revolutionize the car ownership industry in the U.S. In this role, you will work on a critical stealth project focused on driver safety, building scalable and high-performance backend systems that support rapid user growth. You will collaborate closely with data scientists and engineering teams to develop and optimize stream processing applications, ensuring system reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance. This is a unique opportunity to impact millions of customers and help drive innovation in a large and fast-evolving market.

Accountabilities:

• Design and oversee scalable, reliable, and fault-tolerant backend architectures
• Develop, profile, and optimize stream processing applications using Kafka and Flink
• Collaborate with data scientists to deploy and integrate machine learning models in production
• Manage data processing workflows including sanitization, validation, and quality assurance
• Ensure high service availability, observability, and security standards across backend systems
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver features rapidly and reliably
• Continuously improve backend performance and scalability

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Proficient in at least one core programming language such as Java, Python, Go, or JavaScript
• Expertise with Kafka, Flink, and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Experience building and optimizing stream processing applications
• Proven track record of shipping products and features rapidly
• Prior startup or high-growth company experience preferred
• Knowledge of geospatial data processing is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

• Competitive salary and equity opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements and fully remote options
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave and generous paid time off policies
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Professional development and continuing education support
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture

Jobgether Hiring Process Disclaimer

This job is posted on behalf of one of our partner companies. If you choose to apply, your application will go through our AI-powered 3-step screening process, where we automatically select the 5 best candidates.

Our AI thoroughly analyzes every line of your CV and LinkedIn profile to assess your fit for the role, evaluating each experience in detail. When needed, our team may also conduct a manual review to ensure only the most relevant candidates are considered.

Our process is fair, unbiased, and based solely on qualifications and relevance to the job. Only the best-matching candidates will be selected for the next round.

If you are among the top 5 candidates, you will be notified within 7 days.
If you do not receive feedback after 7 days, it means you were not selected. However, if you wish, we may consider your profile for other similar opportunities that better match your experience.

Thank you for your interest!

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