Principal Backend Engineer

Location: San Francisco (Onsite Monday-Thursday)We're a fast-growing startup transforming how gamers track and analyze their performance, and we're looking for a skilled Principal Backend Engineer. If you're passionate about backend architecture, high-performance systems, and want to make a major impact, we'd love to meet you.What You'll Do:Lead design and architecture of scalable, high-performance backend systemsCollaborate with cross-functional teams to align backend solutions with business goalsProvide technical leadership and mentor junior engineersOptimize cloud infrastructure and drive best practices for system design and operationsWhat We're Looking For:8 years in backend engineering with deep expertise in RustStrong experience with Postgres, Redis, and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP)Proven track record of delivering scalable, high-performance systemsExcellent problem-solving and communication skillsNice to Have:Experience with Elixir, Phoenix, Tokyo/Axum, or RocksDBFamiliarity with gaming backend systemsWhy Join Us?Play a key role in shaping a high-impact productWork with a passionate, collaborative teamEnjoy flexibility with work-from-home FridaysReady to make a difference? Apply now!