Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Grader)

📋 Description Own the backend services and data pipelines that power Grader scans end-to-end — from ingesting Harden the platform before expansion — reduce latency, increase uptime, and build the observability Establish platform foundations — shared abstractions, operational runbooks, and architectural Partner closely with PLG product and the AI Agents team as Grader evolves into a broader AI-powered 🎯 Requirements 7+ years, with meaningful time owning backend services in production Experience building and operating data pipelines, third-party integrations, and async processing Proven track record improving system reliability — observability, alerting, incident reduction, and Experience at a product-focused startup or scale-up where you owned systems end-to-end High degree of cross-functional collaboration — past colleagues in product, design, and business Strong sense of ownership and drive, excellent communication, and a proactive approach to 🎁 Benefits The estimated starting base salary range for this role is $220K-240K depending on level, location Other benefits include comprehensive health coverage, work from anywhere (remote-first workplace)