Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

As a Backend Engineer at PostHog, you will help scale our billing system, focusing on backend systems and data pipelines that ensure the smooth operation of our billing infrastructure.

In Short

• Work remotely as part of a globally distributed team.
• Join the Billing team responsible for the infrastructure that supports product monetization.
• Focus on scaling backend systems to handle significant revenue growth.
• Optimize workflows and data processing for billing accuracy.
• Drive architectural decisions for the billing infrastructure.
• Collaborate with a transparent and autonomous team culture.
• Engage in a structured interview process with multiple stages.
• Enjoy generous benefits including flexible holidays and training budgets.
• Participate in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Contribute to open-source projects and benefit from equity opportunities.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in backend engineering.
• Proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools.
• Ability to tackle complex edge cases.
• Passion for simplifying complex systems.
• Experience in performance optimization and scaling challenges.
• Previous project leadership or entrepreneurial experience is a plus.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and equity options.
• Permissionless holiday with a minimum of 25 days off.
• Monthly budget for co-working space or memberships.
• Pension contributions with matching.
• Parental leave after one year of service.
• Training budget and free books for professional development.
• Mental health support services.
• Support for open-source projects.
• Investments in your entrepreneurial ventures after two years.
• Regular team off-sites with carbon offsetting for travel.