Staff Backend Engineer, Python

Tetrix

Staff Backend Engineer leading backend infrastructure and services at a fintech startup. Building scalable APIs and owning robust data ingestion pipelines in Python.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $240,000 - $280,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Open SourcePython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and lead core backend infrastructure and services
Ship out new features in Python
Own scalable APIs and robust data ingestion pipelines
Set technical direction and make high-impact architectural decisions
Shape product direction and tech strategy
Collaborate with clients for feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ YOE in backend engineering using Python
Strong technical leadership experience
Experience architecting complex systems
Mentoring engineers
Driving best practices in fast-paced environments
Bonus points if you’ve contributed to open source or worked with AI/ML integrations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Offers Equity
401k Matching
Healthcare Insurance
Unlimited PTO

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonbackend engineeringAPIsdata ingestion pipelinesarchitecting complex systemsAIML

Soft Skills

technical leadershipmentoringcollaborationdriving best practices