Position Summary Native is seeking an experienced Back-end Engineer to design and implement high-performance backend services, including APIs, microservices, and databases. This role requires ...
Position Summary Native is seeking an experienced Back-end Engineer to design and implement high-performance backend services, including APIs, microservices, and databases. This role requires ...
Senior Backend Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$170K - $195K/yr
Who we're looking for As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be joining an impactful team of highly skilled engineers who are building the core platform features and services to fuel our rapidly ...
Senior Backend Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$170K - $195K/yr
Who we're looking for As a Senior Backend Engineer, you'll be joining an impactful team of highly skilled engineers who are building the core platform features and services to fuel our rapidly ...
About the job Goods & Services is looking for a Senior C# Backend Engineer with expertise in workflow orchestration, state management, and backend service design. Experienced in modernizing legacy ...
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About the job Goods & Services is looking for a Senior C# Backend Engineer with expertise in workflow orchestration, state management, and backend service design. Experienced in modernizing legacy ...
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Senior / Lead Backend Engineer
Portland, OR · On-site
We are looking for an awesome backend engineering lead to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture, develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users, and ...
Senior / Lead Backend Engineer
Portland, OR · On-site
We are looking for an awesome backend engineering lead to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture, develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users, and ...
Senior / Lead Backend Engineer
Portland, OR · On-site
We are looking for an awesome backend engineering lead to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture, develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users, and ...
Senior / Lead Backend Engineer
Portland, OR · On-site
We are looking for an awesome backend engineering lead to join our team! This person will extend our back-end system architecture, develop services that will scale to tens of millions of users, and ...
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer
OR · Remote
What you will do As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be a key driver in building and scaling the systems that power the WeightWatchers member experience. You will own the technical design and ...
Senior/Staff Backend Engineer
OR · Remote
What you will do As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be a key driver in building and scaling the systems that power the WeightWatchers member experience. You will own the technical design and ...
Senior Backend Engineer
OR · Remote
$136K - $170K/yr
Reporting to the Engineering Manager * Design and implement scalable, reliable backend systems - from architecture through production deployment. * Harden and optimize the platform for stability ...
Senior Backend Engineer
OR · Remote
$136K - $170K/yr
Reporting to the Engineering Manager * Design and implement scalable, reliable backend systems - from architecture through production deployment. * Harden and optimize the platform for stability ...
Backend Software Engineer Role Overview We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Back End Developer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing ...
Backend Software Engineer Role Overview We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Back End Developer to join our dynamic development team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing ...
So if you're a Mid Back-end Developer looking to shake things up and have a good time while you're at it, you've come to the right place. About the role: At Hippo Insurance, we've got almost 20 tech ...
So if you're a Mid Back-end Developer looking to shake things up and have a good time while you're at it, you've come to the right place. About the role: At Hippo Insurance, we've got almost 20 tech ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Come Build With Us We're looking to add a backend engineer to our team. You'll have an opportunity to have a big impact at this early stage, not only on the core product but also on the culture and ...
$150K - $190K/yr
Come Build With Us We're looking to add a backend engineer to our team. You'll have an opportunity to have a big impact at this early stage, not only on the core product but also on the culture and ...
Backend Engineers at Grafana also contribute to open source communities. What You'll Be Doing: * Earning the trust of our large-scale operator customers to further Grafana's "big tent" philosophy of ...
Backend Engineers at Grafana also contribute to open source communities. What You'll Be Doing: * Earning the trust of our large-scale operator customers to further Grafana's "big tent" philosophy of ...
General Interest - Backend Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$90K - $135K/yr
We're always on the lookout for new team members at Rushdown, so we'd love to hear from you if you're a skilled Backend Engineer interested in being considered for future openings! Although our ...
General Interest - Backend Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$90K - $135K/yr
We're always on the lookout for new team members at Rushdown, so we'd love to hear from you if you're a skilled Backend Engineer interested in being considered for future openings! Although our ...
Conversica is seeking a Senior Backend Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate the production backend systems that power our next-generation AI platform. This is an experienced individual ...
Conversica is seeking a Senior Backend Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate the production backend systems that power our next-generation AI platform. This is an experienced individual ...
Staff Backend Engineer - Core Product (USA)
OR · On-site +1
$190K - $255K/yr
Salary range: $190k - $255k USD* We're looking for strong backend engineers who love building reliable systems around fragmented, but high-value data. As part of the Core Backend team, you'll work on ...
Staff Backend Engineer - Core Product (USA)
OR · On-site +1
$190K - $255K/yr
Salary range: $190k - $255k USD* We're looking for strong backend engineers who love building reliable systems around fragmented, but high-value data. As part of the Core Backend team, you'll work on ...
Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
OR · On-site +1
$198K - $295K/yr
About the role We are looking for a Senior or Staff-level software engineer to join our Backend Platform team. Our team is responsible for building and maintaining Hex's core compute platform, which ...
Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
OR · On-site +1
$198K - $295K/yr
About the role We are looking for a Senior or Staff-level software engineer to join our Backend Platform team. Our team is responsible for building and maintaining Hex's core compute platform, which ...
Mentor engineers and help grow technical leadership within the team Technologies you'll work with: * Go (backend services and APIs) * Columnar/Analytical data storage (core data storage and querying)
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Principal Backend Engineer AI (Python)
$217K - $258K/yr
Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to design and build the backend infrastructure for our centralized AI platform. This role will focus on developing robust ...
Principal Backend Engineer AI (Python)
$217K - $258K/yr
Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to design and build the backend infrastructure for our centralized AI platform. This role will focus on developing robust ...
Backend Software Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$145K - $170K/yr
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll join a small, full-stack team building tools for General Contractors to improve their daily workflow. You'll be supporting a mix of greenfield features as well ...
Backend Software Engineer
OR · On-site +1
$145K - $170K/yr
As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll join a small, full-stack team building tools for General Contractors to improve their daily workflow. You'll be supporting a mix of greenfield features as well ...
Engineering at Gametime You will be a key contributor to the Engineering team responsible for building and maintaining the client-side applications and backend systems that power the Gametime ...
Engineering at Gametime You will be a key contributor to the Engineering team responsible for building and maintaining the client-side applications and backend systems that power the Gametime ...
Staff Backend Engineer (AI & Agentic Systems)
OR · On-site +1
Seattle, WA; and Portland, ME About the Team/Role We are seeking a seasoned Staff Software Engineer ... Proficiency in backend development, with expertise in Java or C#, frameworks like SpringBoot ...
Staff Backend Engineer (AI & Agentic Systems)
OR · On-site +1
Seattle, WA; and Portland, ME About the Team/Role We are seeking a seasoned Staff Software Engineer ... Proficiency in backend development, with expertise in Java or C#, frameworks like SpringBoot ...
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What is the difference between Backend Engineer vs Software Developer?
| Aspect | Backend Engineer | Software Developer |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Designing, building, and maintaining server-side applications and databases | Developing software across various layers, including frontend and backend |
| Skills & Certifications | Proficiency in server-side languages (e.g., Java, Python), databases, APIs | Proficiency in multiple programming languages, software design, and sometimes frontend skills |
| Work Environment | Typically in backend teams, working on server infrastructure and APIs | Can work on full-stack or specific areas; broader scope |
| Industry Usage | Common in tech companies, startups, and enterprises focusing on backend systems | Widespread across all software development sectors |
While both roles involve coding and software development, Backend Engineers specialize in server-side logic, databases, and APIs, whereas Software Developers may work on both frontend and backend components. The roles often overlap, but Backend Engineers focus more on the infrastructure that powers applications.
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Full-time
Posted 13 days ago
Job description
Native is an on-chain platform to build token liquidity that is openly accessible and cost effective. It serves as an alternative to traditional AMMs through integration of two innovative designs: the Native Swap Engine and Native Credit Pool.
Incubated by Nomad Capital and backed by top VCs, Native has raised $4.5M and is already live in production—integrating with major crypto wallets and DEX aggregators, onboarding top onchain market makers, and achieved over $4B in cumulative trading volume since April 2023.
Explore more: https://docs.native.org/native-dev
Position Summary
Native is seeking an experienced Back-end Engineer to design and implement high-performance backend services, including APIs, microservices, and databases. This role requires collaboration with frontend engineers, smart contract developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration between off-chain and on-chain systems. The role will work closely with DevOps to optimize CI/CD pipelines and maintain a stable, scalable, and secure backend infrastructure. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of backend development experience, expertise in languages like Golang and Rust, and a solid understanding of trading systems, databases, and API development. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities
Design and implement backend services, including APIs, Microservices, and Databases, ensuring high performance and availability.
Collaborate with frontend engineers, smart contract engineers, and product managers to define and meet project requirements, ensuring a seamless workflow between off-chain and on-chain programs.
Work closely with DevOps engineers to optimize and maintain the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring efficient deployment processes and high-quality code delivery.
Ability to track, identify, and resolve complex issues in backend systems, with a focus on maintaining stability and performance.
Job Requirements
At least 5 years of backend development experience, with a strong background in building stable, scalable, and secure backend applications.
Previous experience working at a CEX or DEX, with a deep understanding of trading systems, is a plus
Expertise in backend languages and frameworks such as Golang, Rust, TypeScript, and Python (with a preference for Golang and Rust). Ideally, you should be able to quickly learn any new programming language.
A strong understanding of API development principles and experience in building RESTful services.
Solid experience in database design, management, and migration strategies for both relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL databases (Redis).
Proficient in implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions and Bitbucket.
Proactive in researching and adopting new technologies to improve our products and codebase.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
About Native AI
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Industry
Marketing research
Company size
11 - 50 Employees
Headquarters location
New York, NY, US
Year founded
2018