Polaris AI is a fast-growing technology company building engineering tools for modern teams. We are fully distributed and passionate about solving hard problems at scale. As a Staff Backend Developer, you will play a key role in shaping our culture from anywhere in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
What We're Looking For:
- 8+ years of experience with increasing scope and impact
- Ability to work on ambiguous problems with limited direction
- Recognized expertise that spans multiple teams or domains
- Exceptional mentorship and organizational leadership skills
What We Offer:
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Home office setup stipend ($500-$1,000)
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.