About Findem

Findem is HR 2.0. We’re a fast-growth startup with an ambitious vision and the technology to back it up. Our People Intelligence platform uses true AI and machine learning to provide critical solutions for talent acquisition and people analytics functions.

With the deep insights that our platform provides, companies can:

• Build more engaged and diverse teams
• Close their talent gaps faster

We have an amazing opportunity to establish ourselves as leaders in this space, and we need strong advocates to help us achieve that goal.

We’re backed by top-tier investors including Wing Venture Capital – the same firm that backed Snowflake, Cohesity, and Gong. Findem powers businesses across scaling, pre-IPO, and publicly traded companies who trust us to solve their biggest HR and Talent challenges.

We have an incredibly skilled and collaborative team that values curiosity, diversity, openness and building great experiences every day for our customers. By joining Findem, you will have the unique opportunity to help define what the future of HR looks like for every business.

Role: Senior Staff Software Engineer (Backend & Infrastructure)

• Title: Senior Staff Software Engineer
• Function: Engineering
• Location: San Francisco Bay Area
• Work Model: Hybrid
• Employment Type: Full Time

We are looking for a seasoned Senior Staff Software Engineer to architect, lead, and drive strategic initiatives for robust, scalable backend infrastructure and microservices. You'll provide technical leadership and mentorship, while optimizing system performance, reliability, and scalability using tools like Docker, TypeScript, MongoDB, and generative AI technologies.

Responsibilities

• Architect and lead large-scale backend and infrastructure initiatives.
• Design, implement, and optimize microservices-based systems.
• Improve performance, scalability, and reliability of backend systems.
• Implement infrastructure solutions leveraging Docker, MongoDB, TypeScript, and modern cloud technologies.
• Integrate and leverage generative AI technologies where appropriate.
• Drive best practices for performance engineering, observability, monitoring, and reliability.
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and architectural guidance across teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, data, and other engineering teams.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or higher in Computer Science or a closely related technical field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive experience in software engineering focused on backend and infrastructure.
• Proven technical leadership experience driving large-scale microservices implementations.
• Extensive experience optimizing backend systems performance, scalability, and reliability.
• Significant track record implementing infrastructure solutions leveraging:
  • Docker
  • MongoDB
  • TypeScript
  • Generative AI technologies
• Expert-level proficiency in designing and building infrastructure with:
  • TypeScript
  • MongoDB
  • Docker
  • Modern cloud technologies
• Extensive knowledge of:
  • Microservices architecture
  • Container orchestration
  • RESTful API development
• Demonstrated expertise with:
  • Performance engineering
  • Reliability and scalability strategies
  • Generative AI
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and monitoring tools.
• Outstanding leadership, problem-solving, and architectural decision-making capabilities.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive base compensation
• Equity grants that align your success with ours
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Home office and productivity setup stipend
• Professional development budget and executive coaching access

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $230,000 - $250,000 per year
• Our compensation range reflects the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets. The exact amount offered will depend on your skills, experience, and work location.