Backend Engineer, Access Control Systems at Envoy

At Envoy, we are transforming the modern workplace. Our platform helps companies across 16,000 global locations manage everything from visitor arrivals and desk bookings to deliveries and security compliance. By providing unified, accurate data, we empower businesses to solve common workplace challenges and foster a stronger sense of community. We believe in creating intuitive technology that employees actually enjoy using, allowing teams to focus on the work that truly matters.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Access Control Systems team on a full-time basis. In this role, you will help shape our long-term vision for managing access control, working at the intersection of product features and large-scale vendor integrations. You will tackle complex challenges ranging from performance optimization and infrastructure scaling to improving our internal developer experience through a robust integration SDK.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and launch new services that enhance the safety, reliability, and precision of our access control systems.
• Evaluate and refine our current methods for managing access control to ensure they meet modern standards.
• Partner closely with your team to brainstorm solutions and drive the delivery of high-value features from initial design to final implementation.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional software engineering experience.
• A Bachelor or Master degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Proven experience building and maintaining APIs, including REST, GraphQL, and JSON/HTTP.
• Proficiency in TypeScript or Kotlin, with a track record of debugging and maintaining production-grade code.
• Strong technical knowledge of message queues, auto-scaling, sharding, and complex access patterns.
• A product-focused mindset with the ability to plan for high-quality, scalable technical foundations.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in the United States. You will be expected to work from our San Francisco headquarters at least 3 days per week, specifically Tuesday through Thursday.

Compensation and Benefits

For candidates located in the San Francisco Bay Area, the annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $200,000. Final compensation is determined based on your unique expertise and experience. In addition to a competitive salary and equity for all full-time roles, you will enjoy the following perks:

• A hybrid work environment that balances flexibility with in-person collaboration.
• A high level of autonomy and trust in your technical decision-making.
• Opportunities to work alongside a talented, inclusive team.
• Dedicated support for your ongoing professional and personal development.
• The chance to make a tangible impact on how companies manage their workplace experience.