Staff Backend Engineer

Modulate

Backend Engineer building scalable APIs for Modulate's conversational voice intelligence products. Collaborating with engineers to enhance API projects and maintain production reliability.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeSomerville • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and maintaining production APIs using object-oriented Python, with a focus on system reliability, performance, and scalability. Proven ability to collaborate within engineering teams and contribute to knowledge sharing through mentorship and technical discussions.

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Object-Oriented PythonAPI Design and DevelopmentProduction Environment ExperienceSystem Reliability and PerformanceCollaboration within Engineering Teams

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Hard Skills

Object-Oriented PythonAPI DesignAPI DevelopmentDebuggingSystem StabilityScalabilityGreenfield SystemsProduction APIs

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentorshipTechnical Discussions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with engineers and product leaders to scope, design, and execute API projects
Design, build, test, and deploy API features and improvements
Maintain and operate production APIs to ensure reliability and performance
Debug issues and continuously improve system stability and scalability
Contribute to team knowledge through mentorship, demos, and technical discussions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong experience with object-oriented Python
Experience designing and building APIs in production environments
Proven ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams
Experience building greenfield systems and scaling existing products

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary + equity- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible PTO, with a strong culture of taking it
Weekly team lunches with dietary accommodations
Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options
Regular leadership and industry learning sessions
Support for career development and continued learning
Up to 8 weeks work-from-anywhere policy
A deeply inclusive, human-centered culture
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