Later

Influencer Marketing

SeniorEngineer(Platform)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Senior Engineer (Platform) at Later. Skills: System architecture, Backend services, DevOps practices, Agile methodologies. Drive large-scale projects. Deliver impactful features”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver complex, high-impact projects on time; Meet technical objectives; Meet business objectives; Raise the bar for engineering excellence; Optimize performance; Optimize security; Optimize scalability; Implement solutions; Improve team performance; Improve team morale

Industry & Context.

Influencer Marketing
Problems you'll solve

Solve complex problems; Strategic problem-solving ability; Problem-solving skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

7–10 years of progressive software engineering experience, In-depth knowledge of modern software development practices and architectures, Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Experience in system architecture, Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS, Knowledge of DevOps practices, Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices, Understanding of testing and automation practices, Experience in performance optimization, Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces, Proficiency in Agile methodologies, Excellent communication skills, Strategic problem-solving ability, A passion for mentoring

Nice to Have

PostgreSQL expertise, A interest in AI/ML applications in production systems

What You'll Do.

Drive large-scale projects

Deliver impactful features

Maintain high engineering standards

Solve complex problems

Collaborate across teams

Mentor junior engineers

Foster technical excellence

Design service architectures

Identify platform improvements

Reduce technical debt

Contribute to platform vision

Shape engineering standards

Build backend services

Implement CI/CD pipelines

Maintain Git workflows

Apply security best practices

Uphold code review standards

Act as debugging expert

Act as troubleshooting expert

Act as system reliability expert

Grow as technical mentor

Elevate junior skills

Collaborate within team

Collaborate cross-functionally

Deliver platform solutions

Troubleshoot backend issues

Resolve backend issues

Mentor junior engineers

Develop junior engineers

Champion engineering best practices

Raise technical excellence bar

Model emotional intelligence

Stay current on technologies

Stay current on frameworks

Stay current on architectures

Promote Agile best practices

Evolve team workflows

Share industry insights

Inform product strategy

Inform engineering strategy

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate across teams; Collaborate within your team; Collaborate cross-functional teams; Work closely with stakeholders

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; Translate technical concepts

Process & Methodology

Project delivery

Full Job Description

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later.com. About the role: The Senior Engineer is responsible for driving large-scale projects, delivering impactful features, and maintaining high engineering standards. You’ll solve complex problems, collaborate across teams, and mentor junior engineers while continuously improving our codebases and fostering a culture of technical excellence. With deep expertise in modern software development and Agile practices, you’ll shape how we build, scale, and innovate—directly influencing product velocity and engineering culture. What you’ll do: Strategy Design scalable, maintainable, and secure service architectures. Identify opportunities for platform-wide improvements, new service development, and reduction of technical debt. Contribute to long-term platform vision and help shape standards for engineering excellence. Contribute to long-term architectural planning and system design. Technical / Execution Build backend services using C# in a Functional Programming paradigm

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