Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Ladders

United States

Description

For our client, we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer Backend to join the team of a leader in the Enterprise Technology space. This role will lead technical initiatives focused on scalable systems, platform reliability, and meaningful business transformation. You will work across engineering, product, operations, and business stakeholders to translate complex requirements into practical technology solutions. The position offers the opportunity to influence architecture, execution quality, and the technology capabilities that enable long-term growth within a technology-driven environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $193,000 – $309,000 annually

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement Kotlin backend services for device management
  • Lead development of the company’s next-gen software and applications
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on product roadmap
  • Create technical requirements and detailed designs for software systems
  • Estimate project efforts and facilitate planning sessions
  • Diagnose and optimize performance issues
  • Set software quality standards with modern testing practices

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in designing and implementing robust backend services
  • Proficient in modern programming languages like Java or Kotlin
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and cross-team alignment skills
  • Experience with microservices architecture and containerization
  • Knowledge of backend application lifecycle management best practices
  • Experience with React for developing single-page frontends
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical concepts

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
  • Flexible work arrangements in a hybrid model
  • Equity opportunities for employees
  • Career development resources and learning tools
  • Access to AI tools to enhance development efficiency

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.