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Staff Backend Engineer, Tech Lead

Staff Backend Engineer, Tech Lead to design Pulley's core systems.
Pulley
Remote
United States
USD 185,000 - 220,000
Job Description
Pulley is seeking a Staff Backend Engineer to lead the design and evolution of its core systems. The ideal candidate will own the architecture and scalability of foundational backend services across domains like access control, audit trails, transaction systems, document generation, and cap table modeling. This role involves partnering closely with product, infra, and design to translate complex workflows into reliable and composable APIs.Pulley is a company focused on making it easier for anyone to start a company by providing cap table management tools.What this role involves:
  • Leading technical strategy, architecture, and backend execution across product-critical systems
  • Building resilient APIs and services that model complex real-world concepts
  • Identifying scaling bottlenecks and designing solutions to support 10x growth
  • Collaborating with product and design to turn customer needs into backend-first solutions
  • Guiding engineering quality through code reviews, design documents, and system diagrams
  • Mentoring engineers and influencing technical standards and culture across the org
  • Championing backend excellence while also considering product velocity and business tradeoffs
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on backend architecture and systems design
  • Proven track record leading backend-heavy initiatives from inception to launch
  • Strong fundamentals in data modeling, distributed systems, API design, and performance optimization
  • Experience balancing engineering rigor with iterative delivery in fast-paced environments
  • Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving alignment across functions
  • Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset and strong product instincts
  • Bonus: Experience in fintech, legaltech, equity platforms, or LLM-integrated backend systems
What Pulley offers:
  • Competitive salary and equity
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Unlimited PTO + Winter holiday break
  • Parental leave
  • Generous stipends for WFH, learning, wellness, and AI tools
  • 401(k) match (US) / Pension match (Canada)
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Pulley

Pulley empowers founders by simplifying equity management. The company provides tools to understand and optimize equity, easing the complexities of cap table management. Serving over 4,500 customers including startups like Linear, Runway, and Fathom, Pulley's organic growth is supported by investors such as Founders’ Fund, Stripe and General Catalyst. Pulley delivers accessible equity solutions, enabling founders to focus on building their companies.

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