Join ProtonWorks and be part of a team redefining what is possible in engineering. We are well-funded with the resources of a scale-up and the speed of a startup. As a Staff Backend Developer, you will have real ownership, meaningful impact, and the flexibility to work how you work best.
What You'll Do:
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience with increasing scope and impact
- Ability to work on ambiguous problems with limited direction
- Recognized expertise that spans multiple teams or domains
- History of influencing technical or product strategy at scale
What We Offer:
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Fully remote — work from anywhere in the world
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.