Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Grader)
Core
Build the backend services and data pipelines for Grader, Owner's free restaurant health report that scans online presence and performance.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Builds
Backend services and data pipelines for Grader scans
Domain
SMB software / Local business technology
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Backend service ownership, data pipeline construction, third-party integrations, async processing systems, system reliability engineering, observability, alerting, incident management, cross-functional collaboration, proactive problem solving
Preferred skills
Experience at product-focused startups or scale-ups, high degree of ownership
Technologies
Node.js, TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Datadog, AWS, Temporal
Responsibilities
Own backend services and data pipelines powering Grader scans end-to-end; Harden the platform to reduce latency and increase uptime; Establish platform foundations including shared abstractions and architectural patterns; Partner with PLG product and AI Agents teams as Grader evolves
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic impact