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Lead Allies

Senior · Staff · Principal Backend Engineer

San Francisco
Level
Principal
Work type
Hybrid · San Francisco

Not stated in the posting: salary, visa.

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

About the role

Senior / Staff / Principal Backend Engineer

Location: Onsite San Francisco

We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization.

A Back-end Developer is a software developer specializing in server-side logic, databases, and application infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of web applications and systems. They build and maintain the server-side code that powers the application, often interacting with databases, APIs, and other web services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Server-Side Logic:

Develop and maintain the code that runs on the server, handling user requests, processing data, and managing application logic.

  • Database Management:

Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance.

  • API Development:

Create and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components.

  • Performance Optimization:

Optimize code for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the application can handle large loads and user traffic.

  • Security:

Implement security measures to protect the application and user data from unauthorized access and breaches.

  • Collaboration:

Work with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive user experience.

  • Troubleshooting and Debugging:

Identify and resolve issues in the back-end code, ensuring the application functions correctly.

  • Staying Up-to-Date:

Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the application's functionality and performance.

Compensation: Market range and can include equity – details can be provided after the specific client is determined.

The team: Engineering

This role is one of 9 open in Engineering.

WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS

Angular (4 of 9), CSS (4 of 9), Git (4 of 9), HTML (4 of 9), JavaScript (4 of 9), Python (4 of 9), React (4 of 9)

OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM

From the team and dates on Lead Allies's own job board.

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