Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is looking for a Senior Software Engineer II to lead architectural design and implementation for backend services that power next-generation products. In this role, you will balance high-level system design with hands-on coding to drive scalable solutions and complex projects.
What You'll Do
- Lead architectural design and implementation of backend services that support next-generation products.
- Deliver complex, multi-team projects that enhance customer experience and operational scalability.
- Advocate for system and API designs that prioritize simplicity and maintainability.
- Mentor team members, provide constructive feedback, and foster best engineering practices.
- Manage cross-team commitments and align deliverables with overall product roadmaps.
- Identify areas for organizational improvement and propose effective solutions.
- Adapt flexibly to change and continuously seek personal and professional growth.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience building and evolving production software with Go and Python.
- Skilled in leveraging SaaS platforms and cloud infrastructure to optimize solutions.
- Familiarity with payment systems like Stripe or Recurly and their integration capabilities.
- Strong customer-focused mindset in engineering decisions.
- Experience with relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL) and writing performant SQL queries.
- Ability to evaluate build-versus-buy tradeoffs and drive action-oriented development.
- Comfortable working across technical stacks and communicating clearly with diverse teams.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality code and outcomes aligned with customer needs.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Go, Python
- Platforms: SaaS platforms, Cloud infrastructure
- Payments: Stripe, Recurly
- Databases: MySQL, PostgreSQL
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary range of $176,000 to $220,000, based on experience.
- Remote work flexibility within the United States.
- Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven company in the creative technology space.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture emphasizing growth and accountability.
- Access to modern tech stack and tools supporting engineering excellence.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates within the United States.
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors is an equal opportunity employer promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace.


