Senior Software Engineer I

United StatesRemote

Responsibilities

Lead backend architecture and system design, proactively proposing and driving new systems that support critical customer facing features
Optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and cost. You treat production health as a first-class priority, not an afterthought
Manage technical roadmap and problems of significantly larger scope, from formulating an efficient game plan to delivering stable, well-tested features on time
Make technical recommendations that improve the codebase while minimizing risk; identify and fix (or ideally prevent) bugs and performance bottlenecks
Coordinate and communicate seamlessly across engineering, product, and design teams
Proven track record of leading a team to execute and ship features, you've been the tech lead others rely on

Leverage AI coding tools (Claude, Codex, etc.) to accelerate development velocity for yourself and the team
Strong proficiency in Go, Python, Ruby, or similar backend languages/frameworks Hands-on
Proficient with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, Codex, Copilot, etc.) and a believer in using them to multiply team output
Familiarity with the technologies, tradeoffs, and design patterns emerging in modern web services and cloud-native architectures
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience Nice to Have Frontend
experience (React, TypeScript, iOS, Android or similar), we value engineers who can work across the stack when needed

5+ years of software engineering experience, with deep expertise in backend / distributed systems

From launching compelling new consumer experiences, tackling global logistics challenges to scaling infrastructure to facilitate our rapid growth – technology is essential to driving our vision forward.
Familiarity with ecommerce applications GOAT Group uses geographic pay tiers based on the employee’s home state to align compensation with market differences across the U.S. Hiring Range:
$146,720 - $183,400 USD
$132,160 - $165,200 USD
$124,800 - $156,000 USD
benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options).
Hiring Range: $124,800 — $183,400 USD

At GOAT Group, the Engineering team is an integral part of our dynamic company.
By joining the team, your skills will be front and center, working alongside other passionate individuals to solve problems and build software.
The work you do will change the way the world shops, while also empowering entrepreneurs, including individual sellers, brands and boutiques.
This is an immediate, high-impact role, you will own backend architecture and execution across our consumer facing features.
We need someone who doesn't wait to be told what to build, you see the opportunity, rally the team, and ship it.
The team has high autonomy to come up with innovative initiatives, ship them quickly and iterate. What You'll Do
Take point on initiatives, owning the backend roadmap, driving technical decisions, and coordinating cross-functional delivery
Serve as the team's technical anchor: set engineering standards, lead design reviews, unblock teammates
experience designing, building, and scaling distributed systems that handle real-world traffic at scale
A proactive ownership mentality, you don't wait for permission to improve things; you identify problems, propose solutions, and execute