SpinCloud 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 Principal Backend Developer, you will play a key role in shaping our culture from anywhere in the world.
What You'll Do:
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
What We're Looking For:
- Strong external presence through publications, talks, or open source
- Demonstrated impact at the company or industry level
- Experience shaping long-term technical vision and strategy
- 10+ years of deep expertise in your domain
What We Offer:
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Annual learning and development budget ($1,500+)
- Home office setup stipend ($500-$1,000)
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
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.