Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go)

Confidential

Remote job permanent

Posted: February 18, 2026

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Quick Summary

We're looking for a deeply experienced backend engineer to help build secure, scalable distributed systems from the ground up.

Required Skills

Backend Software Engineering Go Programming Distributed Systems Microservices Architecture API Design Database Management SQL Kubernetes Compliance Issue Logging

Job Description

Senior Backend Software Engineer (Go)

Location: Remote (North America – Pacific to Eastern time zones)
Experience Level: 6–20 years

Base Salary: $180,000 – $230,000 USD

Work Authorization

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States or Canada.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

• We are able to support visa transfers and certain straightforward work authorizations (e.g., TN status and similar classifications).

We’re looking for a deeply experienced backend engineer to help build secure, scalable distributed systems from the ground up. This is an early-stage, high-ownership role for someone who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast with rigor, and cares deeply about building secure, enterprise-grade software.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and build secure, scalable distributed microservices

• Design backend systems for high availability and enterprise workloads

• Implement robust audit logging and observability practices

• Design database schemas and write performant raw SQL

• Build and maintain production CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes-based deployments

• Design and implement identity and access management integrations

• Contribute to compliance-aligned engineering practices (SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, CCPA)

• Partner cross-functionally across product, design, and engineering

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