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Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)

Valinor · New York, NY · Remote

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About Valinor

Valinor is a new kind of defense and government tech company. We build and buy mission-critical technologies to fill the gaps others ignore. Backed by General Catalyst.

About the role

Valinor Streamline is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help build and evolve the backend systems and foundational infrastructure behind our growing platform. You'll join a small, highly collaborative team with significant ownership over the technical foundation of the product and the decisions that shape it as we grow. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 6+ years of software engineering experience, with a strong foundation in backend development and a track record of building and operating production systems
  • Deep understanding of backend architecture, distributed systems, databases, caching, and performance optimization
  • Experience evolving complex production systems, including executing migrations and making architectural changes without compromising reliability or availability
  • Experience working in engineering environments where scalability, performance, and reliability are critical, ideally at a growing startup or established technology company
  • Strong programming skills and comfort working across backend services and infrastructure
  • Strong technical judgment and the ability to navigate complex codebases, design thoughtful abstractions, and evaluate tradeoffs between simplicity, performance, and maintainability
More about this role

Valinor is a new type of defense and government tech company focused on solving the problems others don't. Our unique model of centralized go-to-market and decentralized engineering allows us to move with unparalleled efficiency to identify unmet needs, build right-sized solutions, and get products where they matter most - in the hands of users. Unlike others in the space, who focus on the flashy problems, Valinor exists to solve the quiet, unaddressed problems-the small but significant ones that lead to cracks in the country's strength, stability, and security.

Backed by General Catalyst, Founders Fund, and Friends & Family Capital, Valinor was founded in 2024 and has established strategic partnerships with Palantir, Anduril, and Helsing. We are building the dream team, and we want you on it.

Valinor Streamline is looking for an experienced Software Engineer to help build and evolve the backend systems and foundational infrastructure behind our growing platform. You'll join a small, highly collaborative team with significant ownership over the technical foundation of the product and the decisions that shape it as we grow.

We're looking for someone who has built software that real...

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Valinor Streamline

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