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LaunchDarklyBackend Engineer (Multiple Positions)
LaunchDarkly is hiring Backend Engineers to design, build, and operate the core systems that enable organizations to deliver software safely and quickly. The platform handles trillions…
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LaunchDarkly is hiring Backend Engineers to design, build, and operate the core systems that enable organizations to deliver software safely and quickly. The platform handles trillions of feature flag evaluations daily, managing distributed systems, event pipelines, and developer tools across various product areas. This position suits backend professionals with a strong background in software engineering who want to tackle large-scale technical challenges in cloud platforms, observability, or agent-based systems. Engineers…
Job Description
LaunchDarkly is hiring Backend Engineers to design, build, and operate the core systems that enable organizations to deliver software safely and quickly. The platform handles trillions of feature flag evaluations daily, managing distributed systems, event pipelines, and developer tools across various product areas.
This position suits backend professionals with a strong background in software engineering who want to tackle large-scale technical challenges in cloud platforms, observability, or agent-based systems. Engineers will collaborate closely with product management, design, and support teams to shepherd solutions from initial architecture through production deployment.
The company provides a collaborative environment focused on clear communication, ownership, and technical judgment. Compensation ranges vary depending on geographic zones within the United States, spanning from Zone 3 locations up to major metropolitan markets like San Francisco, New York, and Seattle.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, test, and maintain production APIs and backend services
- Lead project components from initial problem definition to final deployment
- Balance scalability, reliability, security, performance, and development velocity
- Enhance system observability by managing metrics, logs, traces, and alerting
- Partner with product, design, support, and engineering teams to deliver solutions
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to architectural design discussions
- Investigate production incidents and apply operational lessons to system improvements
Requirements
- At least 5 years of professional experience building and operating production software
- Solid grounding in software engineering fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, debugging, and API design
- Practical background using a backend programming language such as Go, Python, or Rust
- Experience developing reliable, observable, and maintainable services for growing usage scales
Core Skills
Benefits
- Restricted Stock Units
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Mental health benefits
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the remote work policy for this role?
The source posting indicates that the position is based in the United States and lists geographic pay zones, but does not provide further remote work details.
What is the salary range for the Backend Engineer position?
Target pay ranges depend on geographic zones for Level 3. Zone 1 locations range from $171,200 to $235,400, Zone 2 locations range from $154,100 to $211,860, and Zone 3 locations range from $145,500 to $200,090.
What programming languages are used by the engineering teams?
Most teams primarily use Go, though experience with Python, Rust, or equivalent backend languages is also relevant.
How many years of experience are required to apply?
Candidates need at least 5 years of professional experience building and operating production software, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
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