This role defines the foundational architecture of a next-generation Platform API while working within a mature, production-grade service
Job Summary
This role defines the foundational architecture of a next-generation Platform API while working within a mature, production-grade service.
The successful candidate will own the API as a product surface, ensuring consistency across endpoints, payloads, and error handling for internal teams and external partners.
The position offers high autonomy with a salary range between USD$215,000 and $295,000 per year, plus potential bonus, equity, and full benefits.
Matching Summary
This role defines the foundational architecture of a next-generation Platform API while working within a mature, production-grade service.
Salary
Base: USD$215,000-295,000/year; Bonus/Equity: Included in total compensation package; Benefits: Full range of benefits provided
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
10+ years software engineering experience
5+ years Staff or Principal role experience
API-first platform architecture expertise
Distributed systems and microservices knowledge
Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, Azure)
OpenAPI / AsyncAPI contract-first development
Direct customer and partner engagement
Nice-to-have
White-label or partner platform experience
API gateway familiarity (Kong, Apigee)
Domain-driven design (DDD) knowledge
Open-source contributions or technical writing
Experience defining API governance frameworks
Key Requirements
10+ years of software engineering experience
5+ years in Staff/Principal equivalent roles
Strong focus on developer experience and API usability