Senior · Staff · Principal Backend Engineer
Lightyear AI Inc - San Francisco | Hybrid | Remote
Posted Jun 12, 2026
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Market context
- U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
- $116,543 U.S. median for this role
- Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
- +9.8% - Much faster than average
Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.
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About this role
Senior · Staff · Principal Backend Engineer San Francisco | Hybrid | Remote Senior / Staff / Principal Backend Engineer Location: Onsite San Francisco We have multiple startups interested in talent. Here is a generic summary. Instead of a perfect job description, we present talented individuals to companies and allow them to share how that talent fits in the organization. A Back-end Developer is a software developer specializing in server-side logic, databases, and application infrastructure, responsible for ensuring the efficient and secure functioning of web applications and systems. They build and maintain the server-side code that powers the application, often interacting with databases, APIs, and other web services. Key Responsibilities: • Server-Side Logic: Develop and maintain the code that runs on the server, handling user requests, processing data, and managing application logic. • Database Management: Design, implement, and manage databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and performance. • API Development: Create and maintain Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) for seamless communication between the front-end and back-end components. • Performance Optimization: Optimize code for speed, efficiency, and scalability, ensuring the application can handle large loads and user traffic. • Security: Implement security measures to protect the application and user data from unauthorized access and breaches. • Collaboration: Work with front-end developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to ensure a cohesive user experience. • Troubleshooting and Debugging: Identify and resolve issues in the back-end code, ensuring the application functions correctly. • Staying Up-to-Date: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to enhance the
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