At OpenCircuit, we are reimagining how teams approach engineering. Our remote-first culture lets talented people do their best work without the limits of location. We are looking for a Lead Backend Developer who shares our values and is excited to grow with us.
What You'll Do:
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Collaborate with product and design teams to define technical requirements
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts
What We're Looking For:
- 7+ years of progressive experience in your field
- Track record of defining and executing on strategic initiatives
- Experience leading and growing high-performing teams
- Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Deep expertise in your domain with a broad technical perspective
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
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.