Backend Engineer at paveakatroveinformationtechnologies

Compensation

$195,500 – $264,500/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: San Francisco, California
Type: Contract
Level: not_specified
Posted: Aug 14, 2026

Description

Pave is seeking a highly experienced Backend Engineer to lead the implementation of scalable systems for their Market Pricing Team. The successful candidate will own the entire development lifecycle, set technical direction, and mentor engineers. This role involves partnering with stakeholders to transform ideas into enterprise-ready features, focusing on performance, reliability, and robust systems design. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and possesses strong judgment in complex situations.

Required Skills

Backend Engineering
Performance Optimization
System Reliability
Systems Design
Engineering Mentorship

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years of backend engineering experience
Preferred Qualifications: Strong eye for performance, reliability, and robust systems design.
Empathy for compensation teams and understanding the challenges involved in pricing employee pay.
Strong judgment when operating in uncertain scenarios, weighing various trade-offs.
Ability to decompose complex problems into manageable milestones with defined success metrics, driving them to completion with limited supervision.
Influencing design decisions, mentoring other engineers, and fostering team growth through effective communication.
Thriving in fast-paced environments and delivering efficient, well-thought-out solutions.