Senior Backend Engineer, Data

Summary

Join Pulley, a company dedicated to simplifying company creation, as a Senior Software Engineer. You will play a key role in building and scaling the backend systems that power Pulley's product experience. This foundational role involves developing reliable infrastructure, implementing data models and APIs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. As a Senior Engineer, you will own the implementation of complex backend features, contribute to architectural decisions, and improve the data persistence layer. You will work closely with product, design, and other engineers to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. This position is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical problems, values clean architecture, and wants to make a significant impact on systems that support company building at scale. Pulley offers a competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of experience building backend systems in production environments
• Strong proficiency in Go, with experience building scalable web services
• Solid understanding of database design, SQL, and data modeling best practices
• Experience with API design and working closely with frontend teams
• Familiarity with distributed systems concepts and performance optimization
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in complex technical domains
• Collaborative mindset and experience working in cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain backend services, APIs, and data models that support new product features and platform capabilities
• Implement database schemas, migrations, and ensure data integrity across our persistence layer
• Collaborate with frontend and product engineers to design APIs that enable seamless user experiences
• Work with senior engineers to contribute to architectural decisions that improve system reliability and performance
• Write clean, well-tested code and participate in code reviews to maintain engineering quality
• Partner with PMs and designers to break down complex product requirements into technical implementations
• Help improve our development processes and contribute to engineering best practices

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fintech, legaltech, or other high-trust domains with complex data requirements

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO + Winter holiday break
• Parental leave
• Generous stipends for WFH, learning, wellness, and AI tools
• 401(k) match (US) / Pension match (Canada)