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PythonPostgreSQLJavaMySQLGoogle CloudAWSAzureCommunication
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North America
Based on the listing's location: Remote, North America.
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Sponsorship verdict
Sponsorship possible
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Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 3 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Feb 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first.
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- Employer is on a government sponsor record
- The US Department of Labor certified 3 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Feb 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- No salary bar for this route
- H-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
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About the role
We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to work in our Go, Python, and Postgres stack. You’ll work on cloud based APIs and databases that power our capital products. The successful candidate will have production experience with a language like Go, Java, Python, or similar, and experience with a relational database like PostgreSQL or MySQL. Fintech experience is not required.
Your key responsibilities will include:
• Designing, developing, and deploying scalable and reliable backend services, primarily using Go and Python.
• Architecting, optimizing, and maintaining relational database tables in PostgreSQL.
• Leading technical projects from concept to launch, ensuring high quality and reliability.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other engineers, to define requirements and implement solutions.
• Conducting thorough code reviews and championing engineering best practices.
We are looking for a motivated, curious Senior Software Engineer with the following required qualifications:
• 5-7+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Production experience with a language like Go, Java, Python, or similar.
• Experience with a relational database like PostgreSQL or MySQL.
• Experience building and operating scalable APIs and services.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., GCP, AWS, or Azure).
• Working knowledge of coding tools such as GitHub, VSCode, or similar.
• Understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
In general, you will be successful at Pipe if:
• You want to join a remote-first startup and make an impact.
• You want to be part of a team that holds each other to high standards.
• You have a strong technical foundation, and are passionate about using your skills to help our customers succeed.
• You take end-to-end ownership of your work and enjoy working with different functions across the company.
Compensation and Benefits
• We are a fully remote company and we believe in taking care of our employees. As a Pipe employee, you’ll receive:
• The best equipment to help you do your job.
• Flexible vacation and work hours. We believe in a healthy work-life balance (really!)
• Excellent health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous parental leave for anyone who is growing their family, regardless of gender.
• Great colleagues! We value a culture of authenticity, humility, and excellence. We want you to make a mark on our culture.
The annual US base salary range for this role is $150,000-220,000. This salary range may be inclusive of several career levels at Pipe and will be narrowed during the interview process based on a number of factors, including the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and location.
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Remote, North America · Remote · North America
Posted 3 months ago
$150,000-220,000