Lead backend architecture and system design, proactively proposing and driving new systems that support critical customer facing features Take point on initiatives, owning the backend roadmap, driving technical decisions, and coordinating cross-functional delivery Optimize existing systems for performance, reliability, and cost Serve as the team's technical anchor: set engineering standards, lead design reviews, unblock teammates Manage technical roadmap and problems of significantly larger scope Make technical recommendations that improve the codebase while minimizing risk Coordinate and communicate seamlessly across engineering, product, and design teams Leverage AI coding tools to accelerate development velocity for yourself and the team