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Senior/Staff Backend EngineerRecruiting From Scratch • San Francisco, CA, United States
Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

Senior / Staff Backend Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch • San Francisco, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Who is Recruiting from Scratch : Recruiting from Scratch is a specialized talent firm dedicated to helping companies build exceptional teams. We partner closely with our clients to deeply understand their needs, then connect them with top-tier candidates who are not only highly skilled but also the right fit for the company’s culture and vision. Our mission is simple : place the best people in the right roles to drive long-term success for both clients and candidates. 2023-https : / / www.recruitingfromscratch.com /

Role

  • Title : Staff Backend Engineer
  • Location : San Francisco, CA (On-site)
  • Company Stage of Funding : Early Growth, Well-Funded
  • Office Type : Full-Time, In-Office
  • Salary : $280,000 – $360,000 (High-cash compensation, no equity)
  • Visa Sponsorship : Available
  • Relocation : Supported

Company Description

We’re representing a highly-funded fintech company building a next-generation global finance platform for emerging markets. The team is reimagining cross-border financial infrastructure through a hybrid virtual banking and cryptocurrency wallet , empowering users around the world to move and manage funds seamlessly across currencies and ecosystems. The company is led by repeat founders with successful exits and backed by significant capital. The team is intentionally small, senior-only, and fast-moving , focused on delivering Day 1 impact while scaling responsibly. Their mission : rebuild the financial rails for the three billion people underserved by traditional systems .

What You Will Do

  • Architect and build backend systems serving REST APIs for iOS, Android, and Web clients.
  • Design and maintain core infrastructure for authentication, ledgers, payments, and integrations with third-party crypto and banking providers.
  • Establish backend engineering standards for reliability, performance, and security.
  • Collaborate with frontend, product, and infrastructure teams to define and deliver new features.
  • Shape system architecture and technology choices as the company scales.
  • Potentially evolve into a backend or general engineering lead role as the team expands.
  • Ideal Background

  • 5+ years of experience building and shipping production web applications in Python, Go, or Rust .
  • Deep familiarity with PostgreSQL, Redis, AWS , and general backend infrastructure.
  • Strong understanding of system design, scalability, and distributed data flows.
  • Experience designing APIs and working with complex integrations.
  • Comfortable with high standards for uptime, reliability, and security in financial or transactional systems.
  • Thrives in a high-ownership, startup environment where technical decisions have immediate business impact.
  • Preferred

  • Experience in financial technology, crypto, or payments .
  • Full-stack experience and ability to flex across mobile or frontend components when needed.
  • Interest in stablecoin ecosystems , cross-border finance, and global financial inclusion.
  • Why Join

  • Impact : Build core backend systems for a product used by millions globally from launch.
  • Ownership : Work directly with founders to shape architecture, standards, and product direction.
  • Velocity : Join a senior-only team with no bureaucracy, high autonomy, and a clear technical mandate.
  • Mission : Help create new, more equitable financial infrastructure for underserved markets.
  • Compensation : Top-of-market salary — no equity gamble required.
  • Compensation and Benefits

  • Base Salary : $280K–$360K
  • Structure : High-cash compensation, no equity
  • Work Setup : In-office, San Francisco (collaborative environment)
  • Perks :
  • Visa sponsorship available
  • Relocation support for exceptional candidates
  • Ground-floor ownership of backend systems powering global finance
  • Clear pathway to leadership as the company scales
  • This is a unique opportunity to architect the backend of a global fintech platform from day one — working alongside proven founders to deliver secure, high-performance financial systems for millions of users worldwide.

    Salary Range : $280,000-$360,000 base.

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