Staff Software Backend Engineer – Tech Lead

NetBox Labs

. Technically lead the Foundations team .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United KingdomSenior💰 $215,000 - $235,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading technical teams and owning platform architecture, particularly in authentication and authorization systems. Proficient in backend programming with Python and Go, and skilled in defining API contracts and setting engineering standards.

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Technical LeadershipPlatform Architecture OwnershipAuthentication And Authorization SystemsBackend Programming In Python And GoAPI Design

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAuthentication SystemsAuthorization SystemsAPI DesignBackend ProgrammingLinux FundamentalsDistributed SystemsTechnical Decision MakingKubernetesContainer Orchestration

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationDecision Making

Tools & Technologies

OAuthSSORole-Based Access ControlAI-Enhanced Tooling

Industry Keywords

B2B SoftwareHigh-Growth OrganizationInfrastructure Software

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsKubernetesLinuxPythonGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Technically lead the Foundations team
Own the architecture of the Platform Authorization Service (PAS), which controls access across the platform
Set technical direction for identity, single sign-on, access control, secrets management services, and related areas
Lead delivery of Foundations core services, including login, authorization, and tenancy
Serve as the primary technical decision maker for Foundations
Lead and mentor the engineering team through daily technical work
Partner with the Foundations Engineering Manager and Product Manager on team execution
Drive core components through general availability launch
Define API contracts for platform services consumed by Delivery Platform and Application teams
Align technical plans with product priorities
Set engineering standards for code review, testing, and documentation

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software development experience, including technical ownership of a platform or infrastructure area
3+ years of experience in a B2B software startup or high-growth organization
Direct experience with authentication and authorization systems, such as OAuth, SSO, or role-based access control
Experience leading engineering work without formal manager authority
Backend programming experience in Python and Go
Experience designing APIs consumed by other engineering teams
Strong Linux and distributed systems fundamentals
Track record of making technical decisions under ambiguity
Legally authorized to work in the United States or United Kingdom
Nice to have: experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Nice to have: experience with network management or infrastructure software
Nice to have: open-source contributions or project involvement
Nice to have: comfort with AI-enhanced tooling such as Copilot, ChatGPT, or Cursor

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity
Bonus
Equal opportunity employer
Accommodation during the hiring process
Remote work arrangement