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Senior Software Engineer, Product Platform

Lithic
Location
Remote
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Engineering
Salary
$160,000 to $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 4+ years building production backend systems, ideally including public-facing APIs at scale
  • Experience in or desire to learn Rust; ability to understand systems written in Python and Java
  • Interest and experience in leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, align diverse perspectives, and drive toward practical solutions
  • Experience with API design fundamentals and product thinking
  • Comfort with designing systems from scratch and owning the product development process end-to-end
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer on the Product Platform team at Lithic, you will be responsible for writing reliable, secure, and scalable code for the foundational API layer that supports all Lithic products. Your role will involve improving system reliability, managing projects from planning to launch, and leading efforts to enhance team processes. You will also participate in an on-call rotation and work closely with stakeholders to ensure alignment throughout the development process.

Benefits
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 12-weeks fully paid parental leave
  • 4-Week Fully Paid Sabbatical (earned at your 5-year anniversary)
  • Work From Anywhere: work from anywhere in the world 4-weeks each year
  • 3% cashback on card purchases with your complimentary Privacy.com employee account
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance; HSA Contribution Match
Things to weigh
  • Remote position limited to candidates in the US, Canada (Ontario or British Columbia), Netherlands, Poland, or Czech Republic; no visa sponsorship offered
  • Salary range is broad and may be narrowed based on experience during the interview process
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