Senior Backend Engineer at Peregrine Technologies

At Peregrine, we build software designed to power critical decision-making for public safety and emergency response organizations. Our mission is to help these institutions protect lives and property by transforming how they interact with their data. We are a team of service-oriented entrepreneurs who believe in solving the hardest problems through empathy, curiosity, and exceptional execution. We are building a highly scalable platform that empowers organizations to deliver their best service to the public.

The role

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing team on a full-time basis. This is a senior-level position where you will take on significant ownership across our technical stack. You will operate in an environment that values ambiguity as an opportunity for innovation, working closely with our team to understand the diverse use cases we support. This role is offered as a hybrid position, with a strong preference for candidates based in San Francisco or Washington, D.C.

Core responsibilities

• Design and scale our platform to manage terabytes of data ingested from various sources.
• Develop sophisticated features such as complex data sharing models, real-time data stream processing, and high-performance search query optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate product needs into reliable, production-grade software components.

Skills and experience

• At least 5 years of professional experience working within cross-functional software development teams.
• Proven ability to navigate large codebases and architect distributed systems.
• A history of shipping and iterating on production-grade software, whether in a professional setting or through open-source contributions.
• Proficiency with our core technology stack, including Python, Django, Celery, Airflow, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Kafka, AWS, Pulumi, Terraform, and Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, including CI/CD, data management, and system architecture.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Compensation and benefits

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 to $215,000. In addition to base compensation, we provide the following benefits:

• Equity compensation.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

How to apply

If you are a driven engineer who is passionate about building software that makes a tangible impact on public safety, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to our team to share your background and interest in our mission.