Staff Software Engineer, Backend - Growth Platform

At Affirm, we are transforming the credit landscape by making it more transparent and user-friendly. Our mission is to empower consumers with the ability to buy now and pay later, free from hidden fees and compounding interest.The Growth Platform team is instrumental in developing shared backend systems that drive incentives, experimentation, personalization, and data-informed decision-making across Affirm's interactions with both consumers and merchants. This directly impacts our efforts in customer acquisition, engagement, and retention.

Join Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our cutting-edge AI Platform team. We are on a mission to simplify data and AI for enterprises worldwide. In this role, you will be pivotal in developing robust backend systems that support our AI initiatives, driving innovation and efficiency.As a member of our dynamic team, you will work with the latest technologies and methodologies to create scalable solutions that meet the needs of our clients. Your expertise will help shape the future of our AI Platform, delivering exceptional user experiences and insights.

Join our innovative team at Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer focusing on our cutting-edge AI Platform. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems that empower data scientists and engineers to build AI applications efficiently.As a key contributor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance our platform's capabilities. Your expertise will drive the development of robust features that support machine learning workflows and big data processing.

Join Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer for our cutting-edge AI Platform. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust backend systems that power innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to drive impactful projects and shape the future of data and AI.

Join Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our AI Platform team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data analytics and machine learning. You will work collaboratively with talented engineers to design, develop, and enhance robust backend systems that drive our cutting-edge AI solutions. Your innovative mindset and technical expertise will help us deliver unparalleled value to our customers.

Substack is building a platform that enables writers and creators to publish independently, connect directly with their audiences, and maintain creative and economic control. By focusing on a direct subscription model, Substack supports a growing movement in independent publishing, allowing creators to sustain themselves outside traditional media channels. Role overview This Backend Software Engineer position sits within the Activation team. The team’s mission is to design and build features that bring in new readers and help them find content they care about. Work centers on improving how users discover publications, refining onboarding, enhancing notifications, and delivering personalized recommendations. The role also involves running A/B tests on important user flows to understand what drives engagement. Collaboration Engineers at Substack work closely with designers, product managers, and users. This collaboration ensures that the features built genuinely help creators succeed and maintain their independence.

Join Zūm, a dynamic and rapidly growing Series E startup, as we revolutionize the school transportation sector. Backed by prominent investors such as Sequoia Capital, SoftBank, Spark Capital, and GIC, we are on a mission to enhance school district transportation systems across the United States, with a focus on innovation and sustainability. Our operations span over 15 states, including flagship hubs in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seattle, as we expand our presence to the East Coast and Midwest. Our technology-driven approach utilizes state-of-the-art solutions to manage school transportation, launch charter platforms, and develop proprietary SaaS products. We are also dedicated to electrifying school transportation fleets, supporting local utilities by reintegrating vital energy into the grid. Recognized as a CNBC 50 disruptor and one of the Financial Times' 500 fastest growing companies, we are poised for significant growth.This position is hybrid, based out of our Redwood City headquarters. Candidates must be available on-site at least three days a week (Monday to Thursday) and must reside in the Bay Area.Who You Are:We are seeking a proactive and skilled Staff Engineer, Backend Platform to enhance our Backend Engineering team. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in developing Zūm’s technology platform, striving for simplicity in solving complex challenges. Our ideal candidate thrives on full ownership of product development, making a notable impact on our business.What You'll Do:Contribute significantly to the design architecture of our Backend platform, collaborating with a team of 2-4 backend developers to deliver robust product features. You will introduce scalable tools and processes to enhance our development speed, partner with Product and Design teams to plan and implement new features, and improve our existing platform while integrating new functionalities. This role demands hands-on coding and encompasses the full development lifecycle—from ideation to deployment—allowing you to witness the immediate impact of your contributions.What You Bring To Zūm:• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science (or equivalent) and 8+ years of relevant industry experience as a Software Engineer or Staff Engineer.• Demonstrated expertise in building backend systems for enterprise applications, showcasing your ability to deliver effective solutions.

Join Sound.xyz as a Staff Backend Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping an innovative music economy that prioritizes artists and fosters closer connections between fans and their favorite music.In this role, you will steer the technical direction of our engineering team while also contributing directly to our codebase. Your responsibilities will include architecting and leading new projects, designing and implementing robust API layers, and enhancing our performance and reliability as we scale our product and organization. You will influence the development of core song and artist pages for listening parties, web3 economic tools (NFTs, splits), and community governance and membership tools, empowering the next generation of crypto-native artists and their communities. Your insights will directly affect product decisions and user experiences.

Arbiter AI is revolutionizing healthcare with our AI-driven care orchestration system that integrates fragmented solutions into a cohesive platform. Our innovative approach replaces over $100 billion worth of disjointed healthcare systems with a centralized, intelligent framework that enhances existing workflows, integrates clinical, policy, and financial data, and automates actions to optimize patient care pathways, starting with site-of-care efficiency.With substantial backing from one of the largest seed funding rounds in health tech history, we are determined to build the connected infrastructure that healthcare has long needed.Our Engineering Culture & ValuesWe pride ourselves on being a high-achieving team of engineers focused on delivering exceptional, high-quality solutions to our clients and partners. Our commitments include:Engineering Excellence: We take great pride in our technical abilities and the products we create, treating both with the utmost respect and diligence.Impact-Driven Development: We are dedicated to engineering robust, scalable systems that can adapt seamlessly to evolving business needs, ensuring minimal disruption.Collaboration Over Ego: We prioritize exceptional work and innovative ideas. We seek talented individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to deliver impactful results frequently.Continuous Growth: We nurture a culture of ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development, allowing you to expand your expertise and advance your career.ResponsibilitiesAs a Staff Backend Engineer specializing in Automation, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and maintaining our custom Python-based automation platform that drives our intelligent operating system:Automation Service Development: You will design, develop, and implement scalable, fault-tolerant, and high-performance server-side automation services using Python and Playwright for intricate, headless browser-based workflows.API & Wrapper Architecture: You will architect and create clean, reusable Python-based client wrappers and services that provide stable, versioned APIs for desktop clients (e.g., EMRs like Epic), allowing them to be managed as modern distributed services.Distributed Systems Integration: You will lead the integration of various distributed systems, ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency.

About UsSaildrone is at the forefront of maritime defense, recognized globally as the leader in autonomous unmanned surface vehicles (USVs). With unparalleled oceanic experience, our systems are combat-deployed, ensuring national security and operational readiness around the clock.Located in Alameda, CA, our manufacturing and R&D headquarters drive innovation in autonomous operations, edge computing, and renewable energy solutions. We are redefining how naval forces operate in the future. Join our dynamic and mission-oriented team as we lead the charge in maritime security and autonomous technology.Position OverviewWe are looking for a Staff Platform Engineer to join our innovative team. In this pivotal role, you will report directly to the Engineering Manager, Platform, and be instrumental in ensuring the robustness and scalability of our core systems that support our fleet and client services. We seek a hands-on technical leader who excels in navigating ambiguity, orchestrates complex projects across diverse teams, and delivers effective platform solutions to facilitate Saildrone's growth and operational efficacy.This position requires onsite presence in Alameda, CA for three days per week as part of our hybrid work model. Remote work is not an option.Team DynamicsThe Platform team is responsible for managing the critical systems that keep Saildrone’s fleet operational and support our customer commitments. Our focus is on delivering reliable, scalable, and secure systems that enable mission-critical operations in real-world maritime settings.Key ResponsibilitiesPlatform Architecture: Lead the design and implementation of core platform services to ensure maximum stability and scalability for Saildrone’s global fleet.System Ownership: Take charge of fundamental systems, including customer-facing APIs, authentication and authorization protocols, and automated drone configuration.Project Orchestration: Manage and drive multifaceted, cross-team projects from ideation to deployment, making essential architectural decisions along the way.

About the Role Apptronik is hiring a Staff Software Engineer - Platform in Austin, TX. This role focuses on building and improving the core platform infrastructure that supports the company’s robotics technology. The position involves close collaboration with a skilled engineering team to design, develop, and refine systems that power current and future projects.

P-940 This position is open to our offices in both Seattle and Bellevue. At Databricks, we are dedicated to empowering data teams to tackle the world's most pressing challenges, from detecting security threats to innovating in cancer drug development. By constructing and managing the globe's premier data and AI infrastructure platform, we enable our clients to concentrate on the critical challenges central to their missions. Founded in 2013 by the original architects of Apache Spark™, Databricks has expanded from a modest office in Berkeley, California to a global powerhouse with over 1,000 employees. We are proud to be one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies, trusted by thousands of organizations ranging from startups to Fortune 100 companies with their most vital workloads. Our engineering teams develop highly technical products that address significant global needs. We continually push the limits of data and AI technology, while ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers' success on our platform. We operate one of the largest-scale software platforms, comprised of millions of virtual machines that generate terabytes of logs and process exabytes of data daily. Given our scale, we routinely encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and our software is engineered to seamlessly shield customers from these issues. As a backend-focused software engineer, you will collaborate closely with your team and product management to prioritize, design, implement, test, and operate micro-services for the Databricks platform and products. This role involves writing software in Scala/Java, building data pipelines (Apache Spark™, Apache Kafka), integrating with third-party applications, and engaging with cloud APIs (AWS, Azure, CloudFormation, Terraform). Join one of our dynamic teams, such as: Data Science and Machine Learning Infrastructure: Develop services and infrastructure at the nexus of machine learning and distributed systems. Our technology powers the flagship collaborative workspace, notebooks, IDE integrations, and project management tools. We facilitate machine learning at scale with tools for environment management, distributed training, and managing the machine learning lifecycle through MLflow. Compute Fabric: Create the resource management infrastructure that supports all big data and machine learning workloads on the Databricks platform in a robust, flexible, and secure manner.

Luxury Presence is redefining the landscape of real estate technology with our innovative AI growth platform. Supported by renowned investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, we are a Series C company on the fast track to achieving $100 million in annual recurring revenue within the next six months. Over 87,000 real estate professionals, including more than 30% of the WSJ Real Trends top 100 agents in the U.S., rely on our platform to enhance and expand their businesses.About the RoleWe are on the lookout for a Senior Staff Software Engineer to empower our real estate MLS data platform team. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust data pipelines and backend services that support:• High-quality MLS and property data sourced from over 400 feeds• Property discovery and search functionalities on agent websites• Personalized listing recommendations and various data-driven features• Conversational and operational AI agents that enhance internal workflows• The evaluation and monitoring framework that ensures continuous improvement of these systemsThis position uniquely blends backend engineering, data infrastructure, and AI-driven products.Meet the Data Platform SquadOur team is dedicated to ensuring that clean, reliable MLS listing records and user click-stream data are consistently accessible for our products and clients. Comprising a blend of data engineers and software engineers, we oversee the entire listing pipeline, including ingestion, transformation, and normalization from 400+ MLS feeds and other data sources.Additionally, we enhance the platform to capture user activity data for features like personalized listing recommendations and develop AI agents that automate feed onboarding and listing issue resolution, minimizing manual efforts for both internal teams and clients.

Are you ready to challenge your limits and redefine what you believe is possible?At Coinbase, we are committed to enhancing economic freedom worldwide. This monumental mission requires our utmost dedication as we construct the future of the on-chain platform and, in turn, the global financial ecosystem.We are on the lookout for an exceptional candidate who shares our vision and is enthusiastic about the transformative potential of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology in revolutionizing financial systems. We seek individuals aspiring to make a meaningful impact, thrive under pressure, and embrace the opportunity to collaborate with highly skilled colleagues. If you are someone who actively seeks constructive feedback for continuous improvement and eagerly confronts challenging problems, we want you on our team.Our work culture is dynamic and may not suit everyone. However, if your goal is to shape the future alongside top-tier professionals who demand excellence, you will find no better environment.While many positions at Coinbase are remote-first, we emphasize the importance of in-person engagement throughout the year. We host team and company-wide offsites multiple times annually to enhance collaboration, connectivity, and alignment, and attendance is both expected and fully supported.We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Payment Rails team within the Platform organization at Coinbase. The Payment Rails team is responsible for the critical infrastructure that facilitates all fiat and cryptocurrency transactions at Coinbase, handling billions of dollars in transaction volume across various payment methods, gateways, and settlement systems. In this role, you will have ownership of the architecture and technical direction of our payment rails infrastructure, creating fault-tolerant, high-reliability systems that allow for fluid transfers at a global scale while upholding the safety and compliance standards crucial for our customers.

About Our TeamJoin the innovative ChatGPT team at OpenAI, where we blend research, engineering, product development, and design to introduce cutting-edge AI technologies to the global audience.Our mission is to learn from deployment and ensure the responsible and safe use of AI, maximizing its benefits for all. We are dedicated to making our tools universally available, breaking down barriers related to geography, economy, and platform. Our commitment is to enhance lives through AI while gaining deep insights into user interactions with our products.About the PositionWe are seeking a skilled Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic ChatGPT Growth team. This role will be pivotal in driving high-impact projects aimed at expanding the ChatGPT user base and Plus Subscribers. Responsibilities will include enhancing account accessibility, optimizing notifications, improving SEO, and promoting user engagement and virality. As we embark on our growth journey, your insights will be crucial in identifying strategic opportunities that can lead to substantial results. We value engineers who are driven by impact, exhibit autonomy, possess strong analytical skills, and can effectively eliminate barriers to utilizing the full potential of ChatGPT.Your ResponsibilitiesLead initiatives to drive long-term growth for ChatGPT through data analysis, product ideation, and experimental design to enhance user experiences.Collaborate with iOS, Android, and fullstack engineers to design and implement backend systems that support these product experiences.Work closely with research, product, design, data science, and other teams to ensure impactful execution on project goals.Foster an inclusive culture that encourages open communication and challenges conventional thinking.Ideal Candidate ProfileDemonstrated experience in delivering features that optimize user journeys, including landing pages, product pages, and purchase flows.Strong analytical mindset with a track record of designing and executing A/B tests, employing a scientific approach to data-driven experiments. Proficient in tracking business metrics and KPIs, and skilled at deriving actionable insights from data.Possess a strong desire to learn and develop new skills, showcasing a commitment to personal and professional growth.

About UsAt Arta Finance, we are driven by a bold and fulfilling mission: to empower individuals globally to achieve greater financial success. We specialize in making sophisticated AI-driven tools, typically reserved for ultra-high-net-worth individuals, accessible to a wider audience. Our platform acts as a personal digital family office, integrating intelligent investment strategies, alternative asset management, private market access, and smart automation to help users effortlessly grow and safeguard their wealth. Our core values revolve around trust, collaboration, and responsiveness, ensuring that our clients experience innovative investing, tailored portfolios, and instant trading, all supported by a robust data infrastructure.Your RoleAs a Backend Software Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing the backend systems that drive Arta’s trading platform, billing architecture, and real-time financial data processing. You will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, machine learning researchers, and investment experts. Your primary responsibility will be to design and scale the services, pipelines, and APIs that underlie these critical systems.This position is ideal for a backend engineer who excels in fast-paced, data-heavy environments and enjoys tackling complex distributed systems challenges, including market data ingestion, transaction workflows, and ensuring revenue and billing precision where accuracy is paramount.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable, secure, high-performance backend services to support our trading and analytics platform.Take ownership of our market data ingestion and processing pipelines, integrating data from exchanges, data providers, and internal systems.Create and maintain RESTful APIs and/or gRPC services for internal and external stakeholders.Contribute to architectural decisions regarding microservices, event-driven systems, and real-time streaming.Ensure system reliability through best practices in observability, fault tolerance, monitoring, and incident response. Collaborate with frontend, data science, and product teams to deliver seamless user experiences powered by a strong backend infrastructure.Keep updated on market data standards, trading protocols, and relevant regulatory frameworks (such as MiFID II, FINRA, etc.).Who You Are4+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering.

Seeq Corporation builds analytics solutions for industrial process data. Organizations in pharmaceuticals, energy, and manufacturing use our platform to turn complex data into practical insights. Our technology connects to diverse data sources and supports advanced analytics at scale. Role overview The Staff Software Engineer - Platform designs and builds core platform services that power scalable analytics and strong user experiences. This role acts as a technical leader, working closely with product management, UX, and other engineers to architect and deliver high-performance platform components. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain platform services that support analytics at scale Work with cross-functional teams to define and deliver technical solutions Enhance the scalability, reliability, and extensibility of the platform using cloud-native approaches and microservices Evolve APIs and optimize data pipelines for performance and maintainability Support multi-tenant environments to ensure secure and efficient operations Embed security best practices throughout the software development process Mentor and guide engineers, promoting high technical standards and strong collaboration Location Remote , Oregon, United States

Role Overview Weave is hiring a Staff Software Engineer focused on backend development at our headquarters in Lehi, UT. This role centers on building software that improves customer experiences and supports business growth. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems Work closely with teams across engineering, product, and design Contribute to solutions that directly impact how customers interact with Weave’s products

At WHOOP, we are dedicated to revolutionizing human performance and extending healthspan. Our mission is to empower individuals to reach their optimal potential by providing comprehensive insights into their physiological well-being through our cutting-edge wearable technology. By continuously monitoring vital metrics, we deliver personalized recommendations that enhance fitness, health, and recovery.The Growth Team at WHOOP embodies a dynamic, fast-paced, and experimentation-focused environment. Our primary objective is to drive user acquisition, activation, and retention through a data-driven approach. We rigorously evaluate the performance of our features and iterate based on quantifiable results.As a Software Engineer II on the Growth Team, you will play a pivotal role in developing features that significantly influence our business metrics and member growth. Your collaboration with cross-functional teams will be essential in designing, measuring, and refining high-impact mobile experiences that resonate with our users.

About Us:At Fireworks AI, we are revolutionizing the landscape of generative AI infrastructure. Our advanced platform provides the highest quality models with unparalleled speed and scalability in inference. We have been recognized as the industry leader in Large Language Model (LLM) inference speed and are committed to innovative projects, including our proprietary function calling and multimodal models. As a Series C company valued at $4 billion, we are backed by esteemed investors such as Benchmark, Sequoia, Lightspeed, Index, and Evantic. Our team consists of passionate builders, many of whom are veterans from Meta PyTorch and Google Vertex AI.The Role:As a vital contributor to our backend systems, you will help shape the foundation of Fireworks:Our primary web applicationModel and fine-tuning job orchestrationBilling and enterprise functionalitiesUser accounts, organization management, and access controlsPolicy enforcement and governanceAPIs and developer toolsAnd many exciting projects!This is platform engineering with tangible product impact. Your contributions will directly influence how our customers interact with AI. You will collaborate closely with product, frontend, infrastructure, and go-to-market teams to deliver comprehensive features rather than just completing tickets.