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Staff Product Engineer, Backend (Go, Java)

REMOTE FROM UK/EUROPE

Company

A high-growth, well-funded technology company specializing in modern observability platforms at scale.

What you will do

  • Lead the architectural design and evolution of scalable backend systems using Go and distributed systems best practices.
  • Develop and maintain reliable usage-based billing and metering solutions for accurate event tracking and revenue operations.
  • Build integrations between internal platforms, payment providers (e.g., Stripe), cloud marketplaces, and reporting systems.
  • Drive technical strategy for backend infrastructure focused on reliability, maintainability, and cost efficiency.
  • Establish and promote engineering standards for code quality, testing, and OpenTelemetry-driven monitoring.
  • Mentor engineers through technical guidance, architecture reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience designing and scaling distributed backend systems using Go.
  • Strong understanding of billing systems, metering infrastructure, or usage-based pricing models.
  • Solid background in backend architecture, API design, and reliability engineering.
  • Strong expertise in observability practices and OpenTelemetry concepts.
  • Proven leadership and mentorship experience in high-performing engineering teams.
  • Must be based in Europe to align with flexible working arrangements.

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of Java and multi-language backend ecosystems.
  • Experience integrating with Stripe or similar financial platforms.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive salary package with meaningful equity participation.
  • Fully remote-first environment with flexible working arrangements across Europe.
  • Phone and internet allowance.
  • Collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation, experimentation, and ownership.
  • Direct access to founders and senior leadership.
  • Inclusive, transparent, and high-trust team environment.

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