Framer
Staff/Principal Backend Engineer Engineering Team Remote
Remote
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Remote Staff/Principal Backend Engineer We’re looking for a Staff/Principal Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the APIs and services powering Framer. You’ll work on scalable, high-performance systems that enable real-time coordination, seamless publishing, and much more. What you’ll do Build and maintain efficient, well-documented APIs and services. Make key choices on technology, scalability, and performance. Work with engineers and designers to ship impactful features. Define and implement backend architecture and infrastructure strategies. Ensure code quality through reviews, mentoring, and standards adherence. Focus on building robust systems that scale. What you’ll bring 9+ years of software engineering experience at a product company. Strong expertise in Go. Familiarity with TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js. Experience building and operating large-scale distributed systems. Familiarity with microservices, container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud infrastructure (AWS). Strong organizational and self-management skills. A focus on quality, scalability, and performance. What we offer At Framer, we’re committed to helping you do your best work. You’ll enjoy flexible hours, a remote-first setup, great tools and gear, team retreats, and a growth budget for your professional development. Plus, equity lets you share in our success. About Framer Framer is the
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