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Raydar

Senior Backend Engineer

San Mateo
Salary
$250,000 - $300,000 per year
Level
Senior
Work type
Hybrid · San Mateo

Not stated in the posting: visa.

Open. First seen 23 October 2026.

About the role

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

What this role asks for

Standard for backend roles

Python

Common in backend postings at any company.

Compared with Raydar's other open jobs.

Salary context

57 other open postings titled Senior Backend Engineer state a salary: median USD 180,000 to USD 225,000 a year.

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