Principal Staff Engineer

Role Overview :
We are looking for an Engineering Manager - Backend to design and develop user-friendly, scalable, and high-performance web applications. This role requires deep expertise in backend technologies, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
Responsibilities :

● Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems, APIs, and data pipelines. 

● Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and AI teams to deliver cohesive features and seamless user experiences. 

● Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of backend systems. 

● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code using modern backend practices. 

● Implement automated testing, CI/CD workflows, and infrastructure as code (where applicable).

● Own the end-to-end lifecycle of backend features, from architecture to deployment. 

● Monitor production systems and resolve performance and scalability issues. 

● Contribute to architectural decisions and help evolve our engineering best practices. 

● Lead and define backend architecture decisions, ensuring systems are built for long-term scalability and maintainability. 

● Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews, technical discussions, and design feedback. 

● Act as a technical anchor for cross-functional initiatives, translating ambiguous product requirements into clear engineering plans.

Requirements :  

● 6-9 years of overall experience in backend development, with some experience working in startups, preferably in SaaS or AI-driven products. 

● Proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go. 

● Deep understanding of RESTful API design. 

● Strong experience with databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, ElasticSearch. 

● Exposure to message queues, job schedulers, or event-driven architectures (e.g., SQS, Celery, etc). 

● Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). 

● Experience with Git, CI/CD tools, and writing unit/integration tests. 

● Strong problem-solving skills and a mindset geared toward performance and security. 

● Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.