Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform

harvey(1 month ago)

RemoteFull TimeSenior$238,000 - $290,000Engineering

About this role

The Staff Software Engineer, Backend Platform at Harvey is responsible for designing and implementing internal backend frameworks and libraries that enhance the developer experience and ensure reliability and performance across all product teams. Leveraging over 7 years of software engineering experience, including proficiency in Python and backend development fundamentals, this role focuses on creating APIs, service templates, and domain-specific frameworks while collaborating with various teams to integrate and improve the deployment ecosystem. The engineer will also tackle challenges unique to GenAI-native applications and champion modern backend architecture patterns to support scalable service development.

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Required Skills

Backend Development
API Design
Framework Development
Performance Optimization
Reliability Engineering
Observability Implementation
Developer Collaboration
Software Testing
Problem Solving
Communication Skills

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Qualifications

BS/MS in Computer Science or related field
7+ years of software engineering experience

About harvey

www.harvey.ai

Vercel is a platform designed for frontend developers to build, deploy, and host fast, modern websites and applications. It specializes in serverless functions and static site generation, leveraging a global edge network to deliver high performance and scalability. Vercel is widely used for its seamless integration with frameworks like Next.js, enabling developers to create highly dynamic and responsive user experiences. The platform focuses on optimizing the developer experience while ensuring reliable and efficient web application performance.