Principal Backend Engineer
Core
Define and steer backend engineering strategy, standardize infrastructure across 90 engineers, and lead cross-team projects to improve stability and long-term capabilities.
Role type
Principal Backend Engineer (Strategy & Architecture)
Builds
Enterprise-grade SaaS platform (AI video generation, billing, real-time collaboration)
Domain
Generative AI / Enterprise SaaS
Deliverable
infrastructure
Required skills
Backend architecture, cross-team leadership, system stability, iterative project delivery, end-to-end stack knowledge, commercial alignment
Preferred skills
AI-powered video generation, billing systems, experimentation platforms, video delivery, real-time collaboration
Technologies
Python, React, Monorepo
Responsibilities
Standardize backend practices across engineering teams, lead long-term engineering direction projects, evaluate feature impact on commercial objectives, drive cross-team initiatives
Seniority
Principal, strategy & mentorship