Senior Software Engineer, Python/Node

Pluralsight

Senior Software Engineer managing Pluralsight’s Search backend system and leading impactful product development. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and analyze experiments.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeTexas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $144,400 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and managing scalable backend systems, with a strong focus on Python, TypeScript, and Postgres. Proven ability to design APIs, implement robust deployment pipelines, and ensure application performance and reliability.

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Python ProgrammingTypeScript (Node) DevelopmentPostgres Database ManagementAPI Design and DevelopmentDeployment Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentApplication Performance OptimizationScalability EngineeringSecurity Best PracticesData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationConflict ResolutionMentorship

Industry Keywords

Backend System ManagementSearch SystemsSystem ReliabilityExperiment DesignOn-Call Support

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Node.jsPostgresPythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

own Pluralsight’s Search backend system
manage a system-critical, reliable, and scalable product
work closely with the entire team to build impactful products
design, implement, and analyze experiments
participate in the team’s on-call rotation, resolving alerts and implementing improvements

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of relevant experience, or 6+ years with an advanced degree
experience building software with Python, TypeScript (Node), and Postgres
experience designing and building public or shared APIs
experience delivering software frequently, and building robust deployment pipelines
understanding of application performance, reliability, scalability, security, and data integrity
strong collaborator and skilled at resolving conflict
mentorship of others as a high-proficiency, senior engineer

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive compensation
bonus eligibility
comprehensive medical coverage
unlimited PTO
wellness reimbursement
professional development funds