Senior Software Engineer – Backend
| Company | Pave |
|---|---|
| Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience, ideally using modern web technologies such as TypeScript and Node.js, with at least 2 years building data-intensive applications.
- Strong understanding of secure data architecture: Expert in designing databases, optimizing queries, and processing large datasets efficiently and securely.
- Strong product intuition: You use customer needs to guide technical decisions and know when to prioritize fast iteration versus robust architecture.
- Execution-driven mindset: You thrive in fast-paced environments, bias toward action, and ship thoughtful solutions without overengineering.
- Adaptability in ambiguity: You’re comfortable filling in gaps, validating direction through prototypes, and evolving your approach as you learn.
- Collaborative working style: You work well with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers, and care deeply about delivering value to users.
Responsibilities
- Help build products that enable customers to manage compensation strategies in a frictionless and transparent way.
- Navigate ambiguity and validate direction through prototypes.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and fellow engineers to deliver value to users.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience at B2B SaaS companies, especially during periods of rapid growth or platform expansion.