Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Global leader in ecommerce and customer data platforms, using AI and ML to power billions of transactions across world's leading companies.
$225,000 - $325,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
6+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · E-Commerce · AI

Description For Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

mParticle by Rokt is at the forefront of ecommerce and customer data platform innovation, serving hundreds of global brands. Following their merger in January 2025, the company leverages AI and ML technology to power over 6.5 billion transactions, connecting 400 million customers worldwide.

As a Senior Software Engineer (Backend), you'll join an autonomous team focused on specific problem spaces within our backend development. The role offers a competitive compensation package of up to $325,000, including a base salary of $225,000 and equity grants. You'll be working on designing and developing high-throughput, low-latency distributed systems that power our platform's core functionality.

The position requires 6+ years of experience in commercial software development, with expertise in languages like Java, Python, JavaScript, or Go. You'll be responsible for end-to-end ownership of complex product features, building scalable applications, and mentoring other engineers. The role combines technical excellence with leadership opportunities, as you'll be expected to support and guide team members while maintaining system health and CI/CD pipelines.

Working from our New York office, you'll be part of a culture that values transparency, diversity, and innovation. The company offers exceptional benefits, including a $10,000 annual training allowance, equity for all employees, comprehensive health insurance, and flexible work arrangements. You'll be working in a hybrid model, with 4 days in the office, allowing for both collaborative work and flexibility.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a significant impact in a hyper-growth environment while working with cutting-edge technology in ecommerce and customer data platforms. The role offers clear career progression, competitive compensation, and the chance to work with a global team of talented professionals.

Last updated 20 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

  • Design, develop, test, deploy and improve code that solves real-world problems
  • Own complex product features end to end - with a focus on customer impact
  • Manage priorities, deadlines and deliverables
  • Collaborate with other teams to deliver new products
  • Create fast, scalable and easy-to-use applications
  • Build libraries and frameworks that others can use
  • Take responsibility for system health, monitoring and alerting, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Support and mentor other engineers on best practices, architecture, and quality

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

Java
Python
JavaScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience
  • 6+ years of experience, or 4 years with an advanced degree, in commercial software development
  • Commercial experience in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or Go
  • Experience in web application development, distributed systems, cloud platforms
  • Strong background in designing and building high-throughput low-latency distributed systems
  • Excellent communication skills in English
  • Willingness to be on-call and respond to systems alerts
  • Ability to share ideas through proposals, presentations, and team-wide discussions

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

401k
Medical Insurance
Equity
Education Budget
  • Annual $10,000 training allowance
  • Company equity for all employees
  • Catered lunch and healthy snacks
  • 4% dollar-for-dollar 401K matching plan
  • Fully funded premium health insurance
  • Dog-friendly office (NY office)
  • Extra leave (bonus annual leave, sabbatical leave)
  • Global offices in New York, Seattle, Sydney, Tokyo and London
  • Flexible work arrangement with 4 days in office

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