Engineering Leader, Backend - Remote

Overview

Prepared is on a mission to revolutionize emergency response technology, ensuring that every emergency receives a perfect response. As part of a rapidly scaling team, your contributions will shape the future of public safety.

In Short

• Join Prepared as a Staff Backend Engineer with a path to Engineering Manager.
• Contribute to critical backend systems and lead a small team.
• Work with cutting-edge AI and backend infrastructure.
• Mentor junior engineers and elevate engineering quality.
• Transition to an Engineering Manager role within 3-6 months.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Engage in a remote-first culture with unlimited vacation.
• Participate in company offsites and team-building activities.
• Receive competitive salary and equity options.
• Shape technology that impacts real-world emergency response.

Requirements

• 7+ years of software engineering experience.
• 2+ years in management or leadership roles.
• Experience with distributed systems at scale.
• Familiarity with AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Desire to lead while remaining hands-on.
• A passion for building impactful software.
• A commitment to team growth and performance.

Benefits

• Remote-first culture with flexible working conditions.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401k with financial advisors.
• Unlimited time off plus observed holidays.
• Paid parental leave for all parents.
• Annual company offsite and team events.
• Work from home budget.
• Access to AI tools for enhanced productivity.