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Senior Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Maven Clinic· Core Engineering
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Hybrid (New York Metropolitan area)$195k - $230kfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Senior level software engineer responsible for design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems and cloud-based solutions, mentoring engineers, leading technical design, and driving cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support Maven’s platform and backend teams.
  • Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions to ensure agility, flexibility, and scalability.
  • Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
  • Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive new features and products, ensuring they meet customer needs and Maven quality standards.
  • Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping develop their technical skills and fostering continuous learning.
  • Identify and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and trends to drive innovation and improve engineering processes.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a track record of building highly scalable systems.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices, containerization, and orchestration.
  • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, etc.), including infrastructure as code and serverless architectures.
  • Proficiency in multiple programming languages (Java, Python, Go, etc.).
  • Experience building distributed systems with microservices and relational and NoSQL databases.
  • Experience leading technical design discussions and guiding best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentDistributed systems designCloud platformsProgramming languages

Benefits

  • Maven for Mavens: access to the full platform and specialists, including care for mental health, reproductive health, family planning and pediatrics.
  • Whole-self care through wellness partnerships
  • Hybrid work, in office meals, and work together days
  • 16 weeks 100% paid parental leave and new parent stipend (for remaining 1 year+ tenure)
  • Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach
  • 401K matching for US-based employees, with immediate vesting
Last updated Aug 5, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Maven Clinic

The next generation of care for women and families

Maven helps companies retain talent, improve health outcomes, and reduce maternity and fertility costs. We support every path to parenthood: Pregnancy, Fertility, Egg Freezing, Adoption, Surrogacy, Infant Care, Breastmilk Shipping, and Manager Training.

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