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Backend Developer

USA, New York...
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Built In

Startup
Category
Technical
Experience
4-7 years
Type
Full-Time
Location
USA, New York City, NY, San...
Salary
$90,000 - $316,000
Job Description
Benefits & Culture
Flexible hours
Remote work
Paid time off
Fast-paced environment
Direct feedback
Growth opportunities
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Avg Response Time
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Compensation Calculator
In startups, higher salary usually means lower equity.
Salary (affects equity %)
Link salary ↔ equity
$125,000
$90,000$316,000
Equity % (auto from trade-off model)
1.08%
0%5%
Projected Exit Value
$350,000,000
$10M$500M
Live Trade-off
Salary
Equity %
Est. Equity Value at Exit
$100,000
1.16%
$2,029,845
$125,000
1.08%
$1,898,208
$150,000
1.01%
$1,766,571
$175,000
0.93%
$1,634,934

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Backend Developer Roles

This page lists various backend developer opportunities. Fora, GitLab, Deepgram, CrowdStrike, Clerkie, Bestow, Airwallex, Zapier, Bilt, Vantor, Hinge, Rain, Speak, and Spade are actively hiring for backend engineering roles.

Responsibilities:

Specific responsibilities vary by role, but common themes include:

  1. Building and managing backend systems.
  2. Implementing new functionalities and optimizing architecture.
  3. Collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  4. Designing and operating scalable backend services.
  5. Developing APIs and ensuring system reliability and performance.
  6. Contributing to technical vision and architecture.
  7. Debugging complex system issues.
  8. Mentoring junior engineers.

Top Skills Required:

Commonly sought-after skills include:

  • AWS
  • Python
  • Django
  • Flask
  • Kubernetes
  • Go
  • Node.js
  • SQL
  • Java
  • Docker
  • Git

Experience Levels:

Roles range from Mid-level to Senior/Staff Engineer.

Remote Preference:

Opportunities include Remote, Hybrid, and In-Office options.

Salary Ranges:

Salaries vary by role and experience, with ranges reported from 90K to 316K Annually.