LaunchDarkly · 2 days ago
Backend Software Engineer, Feature Management
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$167K/yr - $229K/yr
5+ years expLaunchDarkly is seeking a Backend Engineer to help build enterprise-scale capabilities that empower the world’s largest organizations to adopt feature management best practices. In this role, you will partner with a cross-functional team to develop backend services in Go, design APIs, and enhance internal frameworks for seamless enterprise adoption.
Developer ToolsDevOpsSoftwareTest and Measurement
Responsibilities
Build and maintain scalable backend services and APIs that power enterprise automation, governance, and release management features within LaunchDarkly
Contribute to technical solutions that address complex enterprise customer needs, helping large organizations adopt consistent and reliable software delivery practices
Work closely with product managers, designers, and engineers to define and implement end-to-end features that support compliance and operational maturity
Participate in architecture and design discussions, offering thoughtful input and collaborating with senior engineers to make well-informed trade-offs
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including other LaunchDarkly engineering teams, to understand real-world challenges and improve release management workflows using our own platform
Follow and promote best practices for backend development, testing, and observability, contributing to a culture of engineering excellence
Take ownership of code in production, participate in on-call rotations, and help improve the reliability and maintainability of our systems over time
Qualification
Required
5+ years of professional experience in backend software development, with a history of contributing to robust, well-architected systems
Demonstrated experience working on scalable and reliable distributed systems, ideally in environments that support enterprise-grade requirements
Proficiency in Go (Golang) along with experience in another modern programming language (e.g., Java, Rust, C++), with a willingness and ability to learn new technologies as needed
Experience building and consuming APIs, particularly in contexts that support system integration or workflow automation
Good understanding of system design and domain modeling, with some exposure to building reusable components or internal tooling
Familiarity with observability concepts such as metrics, tracing, structured logging, and debugging in distributed systems
A collaborative engineer who takes ownership of their work, communicates clearly, and thrives in cross-functional teams
Enthusiasm for improving how software is delivered at scale—whether through automation, standardization, or empowering engineering teams with better tools and practices
Benefits
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Health, vision, and dental insurance
Mental health benefits
Company
LaunchDarkly
LaunchDarkly is a feature management platform that allows software development teams to deliver to their customers.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$330.3MKey Investors
Lead Edge CapitalBessemer Venture PartnersRedpoint
2021-08-10Series D· $200M
2020-01-16Series Unknown· $54M
2019-03-13Series C· $44M
Leadership Team
Edith Harbaugh
Chief Executive Officer
John Kodumal
CTO and Cofounder
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