Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
Valinor Enterprises, Inc. · USA
About this role
## About Valinor Valinor is a defense and government technology company focused on solving the quiet, unaddressed problems that strengthen a country’s stability and security. Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. ## About the Role Valinor Streamline is seeking an **experienced Software Engineer (Backend / Platform)** to build and evolve the backend systems and foundational infrastructure behind a growing platform. You’ll join a small, highly collaborative team with significant ownership over the technical foundation of the product. ## What You’ll Do - Design, build, and maintain backend services and foundational platform components that power Streamline’s products. - Own and execute complex migrations and architectural improvements in production while maintaining reliability and minimizing customer disruption. - Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across backend systems as the platform scales. - Own technical problems end-to-end: architecture, implementation, deployment, monitoring, and ongoing optimization. - Collaborate with a small engineering team to make pragmatic decisions balancing near-term needs with long-term scalability. ## What We’re Looking For - **6+ years** of software engineering experience with strong backend development and production systems. - Deep understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, databases, caching, and performance optimization. - Experience evolving complex production systems (including migrations and architectural changes) without compromising reliability/availability. - Experience in environments where scalability, performance, and reliability are critical (startup or established tech company preferred). - Strong programming skills across backend services and infrastructure. - Strong technical judgment and ability to navigate complex codebases and evaluate tradeoffs. - Builder mentality, intellectual curiosity, and comfort taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. - Bonus: experience founding a company, building independent projects, or working at an early-stage startup. ## What Valinor Offers - Competitive salary, equity, and benefits (health, dental, vision—fully covered for employees), 401(k), development stipends, and more. - Unlimited PTO and a two-week company holiday at the end of every calendar year. - Pro-mental health and pro-family culture; fertility benefits. - Fun, supportive work environment with deep respect for the mission. ## Security Clearance Requirement This role requires the candidate to be eligible to obtain and maintain a **U.S. security clearance**. Active clearance is preferred but not required. ## Equal Opportunity Valinor is an equal-opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration without regard to protected characteristics.
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