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Staff Software Engineer, Backend Engineering

Maven Clinic· Core Engineering
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Hybrid (New York, NY; Remote, US)$225k - $260k + bonusfull-timePosted 10mo ago

About the role

Staff level software engineering role focused on driving technical vision and roadmap for Platform and Product Teams, designing and maintaining scalable, performant backend systems, and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems that support the growing needs of Maven's platform and backend teams.
  • Propose, design, develop and implement cloud-based solutions that ensure the agility, flexibility, and scalability of our systems.
  • Drive technical design discussions and provide guidance to team members on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
  • Collaborate with and lead cross-functional teams to drive the development of new features and products, ensuring they meet customer needs and Maven quality standards.
  • Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, helping to develop their technical skills and cultivate a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
  • 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 8 years of experience in backend development and platform architecture, with a proven track record of building highly scalable, performant, and reliable systems.
  • Experience designing and implementing complex distributed systems, including microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration.
  • Strong expertise in developing cloud-based solutions, with hands-on experience in one or more 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 providing guidance on best practices, coding standards, and architecture principles.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality code in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Required:Backend developmentDistributed systemsCloud 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 Mavens who've been with us for 1 year+)
  • Annual professional development stipend and access to a personal career coach through Maven for Mavens
  • 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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