Lead Backend Software Engineer

Beacon Venture Capital

. Architect, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems supporting mission-critical applications .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSan Carlos • California • United StatesSenior💰 $224,000 - $260,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing secure, scalable backend services and APIs, with a strong focus on system reliability and performance. Proven ability to lead technical discussions and drive features from concept to delivery in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Backend Service DesignAPI DevelopmentData Pipeline OptimizationCloud Infrastructure ManagementDevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

PythonJavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsData Pipeline DevelopmentDistributed SystemsReal-Time Data ProcessingMachine Learning WorkflowsBig Data ToolsLarge-Scale Data Processing

Soft Skills

Ownership MindsetProblem SolvingCollaborationAdaptabilityTechnical Leadership

Tools & Technologies

Cloud InfrastructureDevSecOps ToolsData Processing Frameworks

Industry Keywords

Mission-Critical ApplicationsSystem ReliabilityScalabilityProduction EnvironmentsU.S. Person

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudDistributed SystemsJavaScriptNode.jsPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Architect, build, and maintain backend services and distributed systems supporting mission-critical applications
Design and implement secure, scalable APIs for internal and external integrations, including real-time data streaming and web/mobile clients
Build and optimize data pipelines for ingestion, processing, and access to time-series and multimedia data
Own backend system reliability, performance, and scalability in production
Lead technical design discussions and contribute to code reviews and architectural decisions
Troubleshoot and resolve complex backend and cloud infrastructure issues
Own backend features or systems from concept through delivery with product and cross-functional partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

9+ years of experience designing and implementing backend services, APIs, and distributed systems in production environments
Fluency in modern backend languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript (Node.js)
Proven experience building, scaling, and operating backend infrastructure
Strong ownership mindset, with experience driving end-to-end systems and features from design through deployment
Ability to operate effectively in evolving environments while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability
Experience building or working with data pipelines and backend systems handling large-scale or real-time data
Familiarity with machine learning workflows or data-intensive systems
Experience with big data tools or large-scale data processing frameworks
Background in DevOps or DevSecOps, including automating infrastructure and improving system reliability and security
Must be a U.S. Person
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States
Must not require employment visa sponsorship or visa transfer
Willingness to work in San Carlos, CA at least 3 days per week or relocate to the San Francisco Bay Area

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% of employee medical premiums covered; 25% for dependents
3 weeks PTO
13+ paid company holidays
401(k) offered
Equity offered
Remote work on remaining days of hybrid schedule