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Senior or Staff Software Engineer, Backend

League Inc.
Location
Canada
Posted
10 days ago
Department
Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 7+ years (Senior) or 10+ years (Staff) of experience building and operating scalable backend software in production
  • Hands-on expertise with Go for backend services
  • Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration
  • Hands-on use of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • Experience with MongoDB for data persistence
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and API design
Nice to have
  • Diploma/degree nice to have, not required
What the job really is

As a Senior or Staff Software Engineer on the Platform Engineering team at League, you will design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and internal developer tools. Your role involves taking ownership of complex backend systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and leading technical design initiatives while mentoring other engineers. You will also apply advanced AI-assisted engineering practices and uphold engineering quality through rigorous code reviews and automated testing.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits
  • Bonus Program
  • Employee Stock Option Program
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Spending Accounts
  • Wellness Days
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary details provided beyond the range of $150,000 — $206,000 CAD for Canada applicants
  • The role involves participating in an on-call rotation for platform reliability
  • The position requires a high degree of autonomy and sound technical judgment on ambiguous problems
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