Jobs in Germany
This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Backend Engineer in Europe.
As a Staff Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing and scaling backend systems, APIs, and services that power a cutting-edge platform for product integrations. You will work closely with developers, customers, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance, reliable, and developer-friendly solutions. This role involves full ownership of backend architecture, optimizing performance at scale, and contributing to open-source initiatives. You will influence the technical roadmap, guide engineering best practices, and directly shape the developer experience. The position is remote, offering flexibility while collaborating with an ambitious, globally distributed team. Your work will impact thousands of developers and fast-growing companies leveraging integrations to connect tools and AI-driven workflows.
Accountabilities:
- Design, develop, and scale backend services, APIs, and runtime systems.
- Build developer interfaces, SDKs, and tools that enhance developer experience.
- Collaborate with customers to understand and solve integration challenges.
- Optimize backend performance, reliability, and scalability.
- Contribute to open-source repositories and engage with the developer community.
- Shape the technical roadmap and strategic decisions across the platform.
- Mentor teammates and support incident response when necessary.
Requirements
- 10+ years of backend engineering experience with high-traffic systems.
- Strong expertise in developer infrastructure, APIs, databases, and performance-critical applications.
- Proficient in Node.js and modern backend technology stacks.
- Deep understanding of developer experience (DX) and product-focused engineering.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work proactively in a remote-first environment.
- Ownership-driven mindset, able to navigate ambiguity, and contribute effectively in a startup setting.
- Pragmatic, collaborative, and positive approach to problem-solving and team support.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $120K – $200K, with equity participation (0.5% – 1%).
- Remote-first work with flexibility to work from anywhere in Europe.
- High-impact role with direct influence on product and company strategy.
- Opportunities to engage with and contribute to open-source projects.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture emphasizing autonomy and ownership.
- Professional growth and mentorship opportunities within a fast-growing startup.
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI-driven job matching.
When you apply, your profile goes through our AI-powered screening process designed to identify top talent efficiently and fairly.
🔍 Our AI evaluates your CV and LinkedIn profile thoroughly, analyzing your skills, experience, and achievements.
📊 It compares your profile to the job’s core requirements and past success factors to determine your match score.
🎯 Based on this analysis, we automatically shortlist the three candidates with the highest match to the role.
🧠 When necessary, our human team may perform an additional manual review to ensure no strong profile is missed.
The process is transparent, skills-based, and free of bias — focusing solely on your fit for the role.
Once the shortlist is completed, we share it directly with the company that owns the job opening. The final decision and next steps (such as interviews or additional assessments) are then made by their internal hiring team.
Thank you for your interest!
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