Expressions of Interest: Staff Software Engineer - Backend
black.ai, San Francisco, CA, United States
Role & Impact
As a Staff Backend Engineer at Blinq, you’ll lead the design and delivery of core systems across our platform. From system architecture to service ownership, you’ll scale infrastructure that’s fast, reliable, and secure, helping us deliver real‑time, high‑value experiences to millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Design backend systems and APIs that scale with our global growth
Lead high‑impact initiatives across authentication, permissions, usage tracking, and integrations
Champion performance, reliability, and testability across backend services
Drive cross‑functional planning with product, data, and mobile teams
Mentor engineers and help build technical alignment across squads
What You’ll Bring
7+ years of experience building backend systems, with expert‑level Node.js
Deep experience designing and scaling APIs in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
Proven technical leadership in cross‑functional product teams
Strength in system architecture, observability, and performance tuning
Strong mentorship mindset and collaborative approach
What You Get
Equity & ownership: We’re building something massive, and we want you to share in the upside.
Competitive salary & growth path: As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it—no glass ceilings.
Generous paid time off: At least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.
Free food: Enjoy daily breakfast and lunch at some of our offices, plus an always‑stocked snack bar.
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As a Staff Backend Engineer at Blinq, you’ll lead the design and delivery of core systems across our platform. From system architecture to service ownership, you’ll scale infrastructure that’s fast, reliable, and secure, helping us deliver real‑time, high‑value experiences to millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Design backend systems and APIs that scale with our global growth
Lead high‑impact initiatives across authentication, permissions, usage tracking, and integrations
Champion performance, reliability, and testability across backend services
Drive cross‑functional planning with product, data, and mobile teams
Mentor engineers and help build technical alignment across squads
What You’ll Bring
7+ years of experience building backend systems, with expert‑level Node.js
Deep experience designing and scaling APIs in cloud environments (GCP preferred)
Proven technical leadership in cross‑functional product teams
Strength in system architecture, observability, and performance tuning
Strong mentorship mindset and collaborative approach
What You Get
Equity & ownership: We’re building something massive, and we want you to share in the upside.
Competitive salary & growth path: As Blinq grows, your role and compensation grow with it—no glass ceilings.
Generous paid time off: At least 20 days fully disconnect each year, with a flexible policy beyond that.
Free food: Enjoy daily breakfast and lunch at some of our offices, plus an always‑stocked snack bar.
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