# Staff Engineer, Backend - Company: [Tollbit]() - Location: Remote - Remote: Yes - Team: Engineering - Posted: April 24, 2025 ## Job description **About TollBit:** We're pioneers in the AI infrastructure space, driven by a dual mission: to empower developers with cutting-edge technology to build groundbreaking AI applications and to create a thriving ecosystem where creators are compensated for their data. The future is AI-powered interfaces, where bots and agents become the primary way we navigate and access information. [TollBit](https://tollbit.com/) is building the key infrastructure that makes this possible, ensuring that these intelligent agents pay for the content they consume - a tollbooth on the internet. Our goal is to create a thriving content & AI ecosystem. We're a fast-paced, innovative team pushing the boundaries of what's possible and we’re [backed](https://www.axios.com/2024/10/22/ai-startup-tollbit-media-publishers) by top VCs. If you share our vision for a data-fair AI future, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey. Find us on [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tollbit/)! ## **Who You Are:** You are a **backend engineer** who can occasionally flex to the frontend with 6+ years of experience building and scaling systems. We are looking for **quality** of experience over **quantity**. You are comfortable taking ownership of projects from conception to launch and have a proven track record of delivering high-quality, reliable products. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are not afraid to wear multiple hats, and do not hesitate to jump on problems on the business or product side. ## **Responsibilities:** * Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable backend systems using Go and other modern technologies. * Be able to work across the stack to build an end to end feature. * Own the entire development lifecycle of assigned features, from initial design and implementation to testing, deployment, and monitoring. * Implement best practices for code quality, performance optimization, and security. * Interact directly with customers to gather feedback and understand their needs, incorporating this knowledge into technical solutions. * Participate in technical discussions and provide insights and solutions to complex problems. ## **Skills and Qualifications:** * Required: + A proven track record of building high-quality products. + Proficiency in Go or other server-side programming languages. + Familiarity with React and related libraries/frameworks. + Experience with distributed systems and scaling architectures. + Strong understanding of databases and data management. + Familiarity with version control systems like Git. + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. + Strong communication and collaboration skills. + Located and eligible to work in the US. Remote work friendly. * Preferred: + Experience with cloud platforms like AWS. + Experience with CI/CD pipelines. + Experience in writing unit and integration tests. + Startup experience * Bonus: + Open source contributions. + Side projects showcasing your technical skills. ## **What We Offer:** * 150-200K base salary, equity and benefits + Unlimited PTO + Health, Dental and Vision Insurance * The opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology and make a real impact. * A fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive work environment. * The chance to be part of a mission-driven team and shape the future of AI. * Remote friendly ## Apply [Apply on Tollbit]() Canonical job page: