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New York, NY
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230K-250K Annually
Senior level
230K-250K Annually
Senior level
Big Data • Healthtech • HR Tech • Machine Learning • Software
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Garner, you will architect and scale core data processing pipelines, collaborate across teams, ensure user privacy and security, and support production operations. You will also mentor other engineers, leveraging your experience in building scalable software and data pipelines.
Top Skills: PythonSQL
9 Days Ago
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Hybrid
New York, NY
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143K-172K Annually
Mid level
143K-172K Annually
Mid level
Machine Learning • Mobile • Other • Social Impact • Software • App development
As a Backend Engineer at Hinge, you'll design and build RESTful APIs, develop microservices on Kubernetes, and collaborate on technical strategies to enhance various product areas. You'll ensure system reliability and participate in an on-call rotation, contributing to a culture of innovation and inclusivity.
Top Skills: Go
11 Days Ago
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Remote
New York, NY
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Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Financial Services
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will design and implement large-scale backend software systems, create APIs, optimize database schemas, and guide technical growth within the organization. You will focus on delivering high-quality features at scale and contribute to architectural strategies.
Top Skills: JavaScala
13 Days Ago
New York, NY
Senior level
Senior level
eCommerce • Fashion • Mobile • Sports
As a Backend Engineer for the Logistics team at Whatnot, you will build and improve systems related to shipping for a global audience, focusing on carrier integrations and providing efficient tools for sellers. You'll need to prioritize user experience while mentoring others and owning projects from inception to production.
Top Skills: ElixirJavaScriptPython
9 Days Ago
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New York, NY
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Senior level
Senior level
Fintech • Mobile • Real Estate • Financial Services • PropTech
The Back End Engineer will design, implement, and document backend services for the Bilt mobile app and website. Responsibilities include driving best practices, mentoring junior resources, optimizing application speed and reliability, and utilizing Google Cloud Platform services. The role requires collaboration with team members and phases of the development lifecycle, ensuring technical feasibility of integrations and improving architecture.
Top Skills: Java
9 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY
Entry level
Entry level
Agency • Mobile
The Backend Engineer will design and develop backend features for internal web applications, collaborate with product and design teams, ensure software quality through coding and testing, and define technical standards. They will also engage in code reviews and contribute to product launches.
Yesterday
Remote
New York, NY
Junior
Junior
Cloud • Consumer Web • Productivity • Software • App development • Automation • Data Privacy
As a Backend Product Software Engineer at Dropbox, you'll design and build scalable software for millions of users, collaborating with cross-functional teams on product development. You'll also participate in on-call rotations and support the team through mentorship and code reviews.
Top Skills: JavaScriptPython
3 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Fintech • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Software • Generative AI
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Kensho, you will design and develop reliable APIs to integrate AI capabilities into customer workflows. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish API specifications and manage project deliverables, ensuring high-quality software delivery. Actively engage in code reviews and mentoring to foster technical excellence within the team.
Top Skills: Python

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6 Days Ago
New York, NY
173K-197K Annually
Senior level
173K-197K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Back End Software Engineer at Capital One, you will design, develop, and implement technical solutions using various programming languages and cloud services. You will collaborate with Agile teams, mentor colleagues, and engage with technology communities to drive transformation and deliver cloud-based solutions that empower customers.
Top Skills: GoJavaNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
24 Days Ago
Remote
New York, NY
Mid level
Mid level
HR Tech • Information Technology • Professional Services • Sales • Software
The Backend Engineer will develop and maintain backend systems, focusing on software design, scalable architecture, and using cloud platforms. Responsibilities include implementing testing methodologies and working with relational databases. A proactive team player who is keen to learn new technologies is sought to impact the team and the product positively.
Top Skills: JavaKotlinScala
9 Days Ago
New York, NY
201K-230K Annually
Senior level
201K-230K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Lead Back End Software Engineer at Capital One, you'll spearhead diverse technology projects, lead a team of developers in building cloud-based solutions, mentor peers, and collaborate with product managers to fulfill regulatory requirements and enhance financial empowerment for customers.
Top Skills: GoJavaNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
18 Days Ago
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New York, NY
Easy Apply
Mid level
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Financial Services
The Backend Java Engineer will design, develop, and maintain APIs to connect backend systems to various platforms, enhance data-driven decision-making, and ensure secure data transfer while collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver technical solutions.
Top Skills: JavaPython
9 Days Ago
New York, NY
144K-197K Annually
Senior level
144K-197K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
The Senior Software Engineer, Back End role involves developing and implementing technical solutions in a collaborative Agile environment, utilizing programming languages and cloud technologies, while mentoring others and staying updated on tech trends.
Top Skills: GoJavaNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
Yesterday
Hybrid
New York, NY
120K-160K Annually
Senior level
120K-160K Annually
Senior level
Fintech • Financial Services
The Backend Engineer will design and implement systems for the iCapital platform, focusing on building and maintaining Python-based microservices. Responsibilities include close collaboration with Product Management, engaging in code reviews, and ensuring optimal performance of APIs and applications.
Top Skills: Python
6 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY
133K-235K Annually
Mid level
133K-235K Annually
Mid level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
As a Backend Engineer at Snap Inc., you'll design and implement scalable services while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your role includes debugging, advocating for best practices, and operating highly-available systems while contributing to the development of innovative products.
Top Skills: C++JavaPython
9 Days Ago
New York, NY
144K-197K Annually
Mid level
144K-197K Annually
Mid level
Fintech • Machine Learning • Payments • Software • Financial Services
As a Senior Back End Software Engineer at Capital One, you'll collaborate within Agile teams to develop robust cloud-based solutions, utilize a variety of programming languages and frameworks, mentor fellow engineers, and drive technological innovation to solve complex problems.
Top Skills: GoJavaNode.jsPythonScalaSQL
6 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY
178K-313K Annually
Senior level
178K-313K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
The Backend Engineer will design and implement scalable services at Snap Inc., focusing on user identity, friend graph, and persistence layer. Key responsibilities include collaborating across teams, testing and debugging systems, and ensuring operational excellence. Experience with distributed systems and cloud computing is necessary, alongside expertise in Java, C++, Python, and NoSQL solutions.
Top Skills: C++JavaPython
8 Days Ago
Remote
New York, NY
130K-175K Annually
Senior level
130K-175K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Enterprise Web • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Software • Conversational AI • Automation
The Senior Full Stack Engineer role at Kustomer focuses on backend development while collaborating on user interface architecture. Responsibilities include designing and deploying robust web applications, optimizing performance, conducting testing, and mentoring junior developers. The role involves working with technologies like Node.js, MongoDB, and AWS, ensuring code quality and system scalability.
Top Skills: GoJavaNode.jsPython
8 Days Ago
New York, NY
250K-375K Annually
Senior level
250K-375K Annually
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Digital Media • eCommerce • Machine Learning • Marketing Tech • Software
As a Staff Software Engineer (Backend), you'll design, develop, test, and improve code for complex product features and drive business value. You will work autonomously within a backend team, collaborating with engineers and product managers, while also mentoring others on best practices and maintaining system health.
Top Skills: C#GoJavaJavaScriptPython
16 Hours Ago
New York, NY
Senior level
Senior level
Artificial Intelligence • Consumer Web • Machine Learning • Productivity • Sales • Software • Analytics
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Performance team at Clay, you'll analyze systems to identify performance bottlenecks and create metrics for service components. Your role involves advising on scalable feature design and addressing scalability challenges with technologies like Postgres and Redis.
Top Skills: ElasticsearchOpensearchPostgresPythonReactRedisSQLTypescript
10 Days Ago
New York, NY
Expert/Leader
Expert/Leader
Healthtech • Kids + Family • Mobile • Music • Software
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Calm, you will design, develop, and maintain the backend systems powering mobile and web applications, working collaboratively to ensure reliability, scalability, and security. This role involves gathering requirements, writing high-quality code, maintaining test coverage, and implementing monitoring solutions, while also mentoring and training engineers.
10 Days Ago
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Remote
New York, NY
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Senior level
Senior level
Co-Working Space or Incubator • Consumer Web • Healthtech • Professional Services • Social Impact • Software
As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at Headway, you will develop and enhance software solutions that support a scalable mental healthcare system. Responsibilities include building and maintaining financial processing systems, claims management, and internal tools that improve the experience for therapists and patients. You will work with various technologies and collaborate within a small engineering team to iterate rapidly and effectively address user needs.
Top Skills: Python
9 Days Ago
Hybrid
New York, NY
100K-140K Annually
Mid level
100K-140K Annually
Mid level
Internet of Things • Mobile • Other • Software
As a backend engineer, you will architect solutions, deploy features, scale services to millions, build tools for quality, and ensure system uptime. You’ll work on high-transaction volume platforms and design APIs using microservices architecture.
Top Skills: JavaKotlinNode.jsPythonScala
8 Days Ago
New York, NY
125K-275K Annually
Mid level
125K-275K Annually
Mid level
Sports
You will build a developer-first API for algorithmic trading, scale real-time data ingestion, and expand product features, using modern technologies to ensure efficient market practices in sports betting. A strong tech background and passion for sports and technology are essential.
Top Skills: C++GoRust
8 Days Ago
New York, NY
Senior level
Senior level
Healthtech • Kids + Family • Mobile • Music • Software
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Calm, you will design, develop, and maintain backend systems for our applications, collaborate with various teams, ensure system reliability and security, write maintainable code, and mentor junior engineers.
Top Skills: GoJavaScriptTypescript
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