Senior/Staff Software Engineer – Product, Backend-Focused

Snorkel AI

. Build, ship, and improve backend product capabilities from user-problem discovery through design, implementation, launch, and production support .

Posted 10/27/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $208,000 - $315,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in backend development, including building and maintaining APIs and services, while effectively collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver intuitive product experiences. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical decisions clearly are essential.

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Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-SolvingSoftware Engineering Experience

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAPI DevelopmentData ModelingService MaintenanceJavaGoRustC++DebuggingCode Review

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Product DevelopmentUser NeedsTechnical DecisionsScalabilityMaintainability

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaPythonRustC++Go

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build, ship, and improve backend product capabilities from user-problem discovery through design, implementation, launch, and production support
Partner with Product Managers, designers, and engineers to shape features and turn user needs into intuitive, reliable product experiences
Build and evolve APIs, services, data models, and workflow capabilities
Develop products for cataloging and searching data, benchmarking agent performance, and automating post-production and delivery workflows
Investigate and resolve issues across services and data flows, including performance and production problems
Contribute to technical and architecture decisions focused on scalability, maintainability, and product needs
Participate in code reviews and improve the quality of the team’s engineering work
Identify product and underlying-system improvement opportunities and propose practical solutions
Work a hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the San Francisco, CA or New York City office

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong backend or backend-oriented full-stack experience building and improving a product
Track record of contributing to polished, intuitive products that make complex tasks easier for users
Experience partnering with Product Managers and cross-functional teammates to understand user needs and shape product features
Experience building and maintaining backend services and APIs, and working with data stores and queries
Strong engineering fundamentals and ability to write reliable, maintainable code
Ability to investigate technical problems, debug effectively, and make sound decisions within area of ownership
Clear communication skills and ability to explain technical decisions to engineering and cross-functional partners
Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a team
Python is not required; experience with Java, Go, Rust, C++, or another language is welcome with demonstrated strong engineering ability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Meaningful opportunities to shape priorities and initiatives and influence key strategic decisions
Opportunities to deepen technical expertise, explore leadership opportunities, and learn new skills across multiple functions
Career development support in an environment designed for growth, learning, and shared success
Reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities during application, interview, and employment processes
Equal employment opportunities and anti-discrimination protections