Staff Software Engineer, Backend – Platform

Hex

Staff Software Engineer in backend development focusing on computation and performance at Hex, a data analytics platform. Evolving execution architecture and driving performance optimization as part of Compute team.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeRemote • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $221,250 - $348,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

evolve Hex's execution architecture
drive parallel execution strategies and caching approaches
instrument complex systems to diagnose performance problems
collaborate across engineering and product
author and review technical proposals
propose and roadmap long-term designs

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of backend engineering experience
strong focus on computation, performance, database/storage optimization, and systems architecture
experience with parallel execution strategies and caching strategies
familiarity with storage, database performance, algorithms, and data structures
strong systems thinker
experience solving large-scale systems design problems
ability to articulate technical solutions and roadmap designs
strong communicator; comfortable leading technical work and collaborating across remote teams
Python and/or TypeScript required; experience with both is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive total rewards package
market-benched salary & equity
comprehensive health benefits
flexible paid time off

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Hard Skills & Tools

Backend EngineeringPerformance OptimizationDatabase OptimizationSystems DesignAlgorithmsData StructuresCaching StrategiesComplex Systems InstrumentationTechnical Proposal AuthoringRoadmap Design

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationLeadership