Lifted, an Upwork Company · 18 hours ago
Senior Backend Engineer (C++ / PHP)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior LevelLifted, an Upwork Company is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with deep expertise in C++ and PHP to join their fully remote engineering team. The role involves designing, building, and maintaining backend systems while operating independently in a high-trust environment.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Designing, building, and maintaining backend systems using C++ and PHP as primary technologies
Owning features and systems end-to-end, from architecture through production delivery
Solving complex technical problems independently and proactively
Providing daily written updates on progress, decisions, and blockers
Actively participating in technical and product discussions via Slack in a chat-driven environment
Collaborating with a small, senior team in a fully asynchronous operating model
Qualification
Required
Expert-level proficiency in both C++ and PHP
Clear commitment to C++ and PHP as long-term backend technologies (not stepping stones)
Demonstrated problem-solving ability, validated through a paid C++ and PHP technical challenge
Strong backend systems thinking (performance, reliability, maintainability)
Extremely strong English proficiency, including nuance, tact, and professional judgment
Comfortable being highly visible and highly active in written discussions
Able to communicate clearly and concisely in a fully asynchronous, Slack-based environment
Proactive in surfacing risks, questions, and recommendations without being prompted
Thrives without traditional management, standups, or sprint structures
Strong self-management, ownership mentality, and bias toward action
Able to operate effectively in a flat, non-hierarchical organization
Comfortable making decisions independently and being accountable for outcomes
Must have at least 6 hours of daily overlap with: US Pacific Time (PT) or Central European Time (CET)
MacBook with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer)
Minimum 36GB RAM (64GB+ strongly preferred)
Latest version of macOS installed prior to start date
Preferred
SQL experience is a plus, but not required
64GB+ RAM strongly preferred
Company
Lifted, an Upwork Company
Lifted, an Upwork Company™, is the first global solution to source, contract, manage, and pay any type of contingent worker.
Founded in 2025
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase