Staff Backend Engineer, Tech Lead

Summary

Join Pulley, a company dedicated to simplifying company creation, as a Staff Software Engineer. Lead the design and evolution of Pulley's core systems, focusing on backend services such as access control, audit trails, and cap table modeling. Partner with product, infrastructure, and design teams to build reliable APIs. This high-impact role requires deep system design expertise and the ability to thrive in ambiguous situations. You will guide the team's technical direction, mentor engineers, and influence long-term platform decisions. Pulley offers a competitive salary and equity, along with comprehensive benefits including health insurance, unlimited PTO, parental leave, and various stipends.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend architecture and systems design
• Proven track record leading backend-heavy initiatives from inception to launch
• Strong fundamentals in data modeling, distributed systems, API design, and performance optimization
• Experience balancing engineering rigor with iterative delivery in fast-paced environments
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving alignment across functions
• Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong product instincts

Responsibilities

• Lead technical strategy, architecture, and backend execution across product-critical systems
• Build resilient APIs and services that model complex real-world concepts like equity instruments, legal agreements, and financial events
• Identify scaling bottlenecks and design solutions to support 10x growth
• Collaborate with product and design to turn customer needs into backend-first solutions
• Guide engineering quality through code reviews, design documents, and system diagrams
• Mentor engineers and influence technical standards and culture across the org
• Champion backend excellence while also considering product velocity and business tradeoffs

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in fintech, legaltech, equity platforms, or LLM-integrated backend systems

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)