Backend Developer

Backend Developer Walnut Creek, CA Job Details Full-time $80,000 - $130,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Computer Science B2C Engineering Scalable systems System maintenance Bachelor's degree in engineering Bachelor's degree Back-end development SEO Scalability Developing and maintaining backend systems Technical troubleshooting support Senior level AI Cross-functional collaboration Bachelor's degree in computer science B2C business model Full Job Description We're looking for an experienced engineer who has worked on large-scale B2C websites with significant traffic. Plexuss.com and our related platforms serve millions of students, and organic discovery is a core driver of our growth. This role is ideal for someone who understands backend systems deeply, thinks methodically, and enjoys solving complex problems that directly impact real users. You'll play a critical role in maintaining, optimizing, and evolving a high-traffic platform—while also helping us thoughtfully integrate AI-driven capabilities as we grow. What You'll Do Own and improve backend systems supporting high-volume B2C websites Partner closely with product and data teams to optimize site performance and scalability Lead and support SEO-related technical architecture (indexing, crawlability, performance, structured data, etc.) Troubleshoot and solve complex system and performance issues in a methodical way Help evaluate and integrate AI-driven tools and workflows into our platform Contribute ideas and improvements in a small, highly collaborative engineering team Who You Are Experienced working on large B2C websites with meaningful traffic volume Deep backend expertise and strong system-level thinking Strong understanding of technical SEO and organic traffic strategy A problem solver who is structured, curious, and detail-oriented Interested in learning, experimenting, and growing alongside AI technologies Comfortable working in a small team where collaboration and accountability matter Cordial, team-oriented, and communicative Why Join Plexuss Average employee tenure is 8 years—most of our core team has been together since 2015 A stable, growing company with a positive, team-first culture A small team where your contributions are visible, valued, and impactful Opportunity for long-term growth and professional development Excellent work-life balance: weekends are protected and the team wraps up by 5:30 pm Onsite collaboration is required—we value in-person communication and shared ownership of outcomes If you're looking for a company to stay with, grow alongside, and meaningfully contribute to—while maintaining a healthy work-life balance—this is a rare opportunity.

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you ever require employer sponsorship to work legally in the United States? (Yes/No) I am currently local to the San Francisco Bay Area and can commute to the Walnut Creek office for this on-site role. (Yes/No)

Experience:

Back-end development: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Bachelor's or higher in CS or Engineering (Required)

Work Location:

In person