Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer, Backend, to lead and scale the backend infrastructure powering Pika’s user-facing products. In this high-impact role, you’ll own the design and delivery of robust, scalable backend systems, APIs, and infrastructure that support real-time collaboration…

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performing backend systems and APIs powering all Pika products and services
• Build, maintain, and enhance distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), ensuring high availability and reliability
• Take ownership of backend features and platforms from ideation through launch and ongoing iteration
• Develop systems to support low-latency, real-time collaboration and messaging at scale
• Design and optimize backend features that power creative, AI-driven product capabilities

What they're looking for

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in senior backend roles
• Deep expertise in building distributed systems, RESTful and real-time APIs, and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.)
• Strong system design skills for reliable, scalable backend services for high-traffic applications
• Track record of launching impactful backend features that balance technical quality with business needs
• Proven ability to independently lead complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and deliver impactful solutions

Tech stack

• AWS
• GCP
• Kubernetes
• Python
• Go
• Node.js
• PostgreSQL
• Docker