Job Overview We are a stealth-stage technology startup based in New York seeking an experienced Software Engineer to join our core platform team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on foundational systems and infrastructure that will power innovative products serving millions of users. You will collaborate closely with product, design, and engineering leadership to build robust, scalable backend services from the ground up. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain high-performance backend services and platform infrastructure that support our growing product suite. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and architect solutions that meet both current and future business needs. Implement monitoring, logging, and observability tools to ensure system reliability and performance. Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following industry best practices. Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical documentation and knowledge sharing across the engineering organization. Troubleshoot production issues and optimize system performance to deliver exceptional user experiences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of 3 years of professional software development experience with a strong track record of delivering production-grade systems. Proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or JavaScript. Experience building and maintaining distributed systems, APIs, or cloud-native applications. Strong understanding of database design, data modeling, and query optimization. Skills Expertise in cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes. Knowledge of modern software development practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and agile methodologies. Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for effective collaboration in a fast-paced startup environment. Experience with message queues, caching strategies, and high-availability architectures is highly desirable. Company Info We are a well-funded stealth startup with ambitious goals to disrupt our target market through technology and innovation. Our team consists of experienced engineers and product builders who have previously worked at leading technology companies. We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where every team member's contributions are valued and recognized. Benefits Competitive salary and meaningful equity compensation in a high-growth startup environment. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage. Flexible work arrangements with a hybrid office model based in New York. Professional development budget for conferences, courses, and learning resources. Generous paid time off and parental leave policies to support work-life balance. Growth Opportunities Join a small, high-caliber engineering team where you will have significant impact and ownership over critical platform decisions. Gain exposure to all aspects of building and scaling a technology startup from the ground up. Benefit from mentorship by seasoned engineering leaders and accelerate your career growth in a dynamic, fast-moving environment with clear paths to technical leadership roles.