Staff Software Engineer - Backend Architecture

Job Summary:

We are hiring exceptionally ambitious engineers (Individual contributor) who want to build fast, solve hard problems, and operate with high ownership. You will work directly on core systems, infrastructure, and product engineering in a high-intensity environment with very high engineering standards. Experience matters less than raw capability, learning speed, and execution ability.

Tech Stack:

Any modern backend technology works like Python, Golang, Java, or Node.

Responsibilities:

• Build and ship production systems with high ownership

• Design scalable backend services and APIs

• Solve performance, scalability, and infrastructure challenges

• Work closely with the founding engineering team on core architecture

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code

• Move fast and execute with urgency

• Contribute across systems, product, and infrastructure wherever required

What We're Looking For:

• Exceptional problem-solving ability

• Strong engineering fundamentals

• High agency and ownership mindset

• Ability to learn new technologies quickly

• Strong execution speed

• Obsession with building and shipping

• Comfortable working in demanding, fast-paced environments

Compensation & Benefits:

• Top 1% Compensation (Up to 2 Cr+)

• Significant equity upside

• Remote-first setup

• High autonomy and ownership

• Opportunity to work on globally scalable systems from an early stage

• Immigration support to come to NYC onsite for the top performers after 6 - 12 months

Ideal Candidate:

This role is for engineers who:

• Want to work with elite talent

• Thrive under high expectations

• Care deeply about speed and quality

• Want massive ownership early

• Want to build category-defining products

Note:

Please apply only if you're from a Tier-1 institute. Exception: Co-founders / CTOs with strong hands-on technical backgrounds are welcome to apply regardless of institute. If you don't meet the above criteria, please skip this opportunity.