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Staff Engineer (Platform)

Later
Location
Boston, MA; Remote; Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Posted
25 days ago
Department
Technology
Salary
$175,000 - $250,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years of professional experience in software development
  • Strong background in distributed systems and platform engineering
  • Proficiency with typed, functional programming in C# or TypeScript
  • Strong experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, with PostgreSQL expertise preferred
  • Expertise in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms
  • Broad experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud)
Nice to have
  • Experience (or strong interest) in AI/ML applications in production systems
What the job really is

The Staff Engineer will focus on building high-quality, distributed applications within the Platform's Shared Services group at Later. Responsibilities include designing scalable service architectures, developing backend services using C# or TypeScript, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. The role also involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and implementing best practices in security and performance optimization.

Benefits
  • OTE $175,000 - $250,000 USD for US candidates
  • OTE $170,000 - $200,000 CDN for Canadian candidates
  • Eligibility to participate in various benefits plans as part of overall compensation package
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of the tech stack beyond C#, TypeScript, and cloud infrastructure
  • Salary range provided but may vary based on skills and experience
  • Role involves mentoring, which may require additional interpersonal skills
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