Join Horizon Stack and be part of a team redefining what is possible in engineering. We are well-funded with the resources of a scale-up and the speed of a startup. As a Principal Backend Developer, you will have real ownership, meaningful impact, and the flexibility to work how you work best.
What You'll Do:
- Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
What We're Looking For:
- Strong external presence through publications, talks, or open source
- 10+ years of deep expertise in your domain
- Demonstrated impact at the company or industry level
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas to all audiences
What We Offer:
- Flexible hours — we trust you to manage your time
- Fully remote — work from anywhere in the world
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Home office setup stipend ($500-$1,000)
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
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.