Staff Engineer, Backend Systems
Core
Lead architecture and execution of critical backend systems, including API platform, core data model, and agentic capabilities for an AI-native CRM.
Role type
Staff Engineer, Backend Systems
Builds
External API platform, multi-tenant backend, AI-driven agentic capabilities, and custom CRM schemas
Domain
SaaS, CRM, AI/ML, Backend Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend system architecture, API design, relational database scaling (Postgres), multi-tenant SaaS design, end-to-end project leadership, technical mentorship, product instincts
Preferred skills
Experience with Node/TypeScript, AWS, sandbox code execution security, hiring
Technologies
Postgres, Node, TypeScript, AWS
Responsibilities
Lead architecture for API platform and core data model; Scale multi-tenant isolation and performance; Partner with founders on backend decisions; Ship agentic capabilities with safe code execution; Design customer-defined CRM schemas; Lead complex projects from data model to API ergonomics; Raise team bar via design leadership and code review; Contribute to hiring
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with significant leadership