Experienced Backend Engineer (Product)

Stytch (Headquarters: San Francisco, California)

Location: San Francisco, California - Hybrid   |   Full-Time   |   $185,000 - $225,000
Backend Engineer Go Java Python Distributed Systems API Design Security Back End Engineer

About Stytch: Stytch is the identity platform for humans & AI agents, making authentication, authorization, and security + fraud prevention easy to build. We’ve shipped IsAgent, a tool to identify AI agent traffic and build agent-ready experiences. Today, we’re hiring a Backend Engineer (Product) to help build the foundation of our platform.

About The Role: We’re seeking an Experienced Backend Engineer (Product) to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and implementing the backend systems that power our identity platform. You’ll work closely with product managers and frontend engineers to deliver scalable and reliable services.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and implement APIs and backend services for our authentication and authorization products
  • Collaborate with product managers to define feature requirements and roadmaps
  • Optimize system performance and scalability
  • Ensure system security and reliability
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to code reviews
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest backend technologies and best practices

Requirements:

  • 5+ years of experience as a backend engineer
  • Proficiency in languages like Go, Java, or Python
  • Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture
  • Strong understanding of security principles
  • Experience with database design and optimization
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Nice-to-have:

  • Experience with authentication and authorization systems
  • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts
  • Background in building B2B SaaS products
Post Date: August 13, 2025