# Senior Backend Engineer > Raydar · San Mateo, United States (Hybrid) · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-15 **Salary:** USD 250,000–300,000 **Workplace:** hybrid ## Description About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Own the design and delivery of server-side systems and data processing for an early-stage engineering group. The role cuts across the whole product and involves working closely with founders, product colleagues and end users to decide what gets built. What you'll do \- Build and scale data processing pipelines that serve time-sensitive workloads. \- Contribute across the entire codebase and product instead of staying in one narrow area. \- Partner with founders, product and users to help set technical and product direction. \- Design secure, cost-conscious systems that grow smoothly on cloud platforms. \- Help shape engineering practices and technology choices as the team grows. ## Requirements What we're looking for \- At least 4 years as a server-side engineer on product, platform or infrastructure teams. \- Strong working skills in Python and TypeScript. \- Hands-on background with high-volume data pipelines. \- Prior time at organizations known for rigorous engineering practices. \- A bachelor's degree in a quantitative or technical field such as computer science, engineering, physics, statistics or mathematics. \- Existing authorization to work in the US. \- Willingness to be based in the San Francisco Bay Area, whether already local or relocating. Bonus points \- Time spent at a startup or in another quick-moving team setting. ## Benefits Compensation and benefits \- Base salary: USD 250,000 to 300,000 per year \- Equity \- Health, dental and vision coverage Location and work model \- San Mateo, CA, United States \- Hybrid, 4 days per week in the office \- Full-time ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/C8BAF7D418/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)