MotherDuck

Software Engineer- Backend

Remote Engineering role with clear candidate location fit.

PostedJun 16, 2026

Eligible countries2 accepted countries

Seniority signalOpen level

Work settingRemote

Accepted candidate locations

NetherlandsUSA

Role overview

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Design and implement scalable backend services using Go, Typescript and C++
Build and evolve critical systems related to metadata, authentication, access control, query lifecycle, and file visibility
Optimize for performance, reliability, and maintainability through careful design and operational rigor
Collaborate with other engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction
Investigate and resolve production issues and participate in a customer support or production oncall rotation
Work closely with product and frontend teams to ensure backend systems enable complete and cohesive user experiences

Hands-on experience with distributed systems, preferably using Go, C++, or similar languages
A strong understanding of performance, latency, and fault tolerance in real-world production environments
Familiarity with API design, observability practices, and production debugging
A product-focused mindset and a willingness to dive into unfamiliar areas when needed
Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate across teams

Implement new database semantics to enable customer usage patterns
Improve storage performance by developing and tuning caching layers.
Optimize compute provisioning to ensure no noisy neighbors impact customers while keeping infrastructure costs low.

Their code made our queries run faster without anyone asking for it.”
“They spotted and fixed a tricky bug before it ever hit production.”
“Our backend is easier to understand because of their clear designs and documentation.”
“They built a feature that just works… and keeps working.”
“They think about the edge cases the rest of us forget.”

Competitive salary and stock options so you have a stake in our flock’s success.
Flexible time off – take the time you need to recharge, explore, or just have a lazy day by the pond.
A good pension plan
Legendary company events – we bring the whole flock together twice a year for unforgettable summits in fun locations, plus 1-2 team gatherings a year to keep our bonds strong.
Flexible work environment - spend most of the week in the office collaborating with the flock, and work from wherever you're most productive the rest of the time. Specifics are role dependent and as agreed upon with your manager. We have to warn you though, most of us like the office so much we come anyway. It’s on the river Ij, with a great lunch every day.