Later

Influencer Marketing

StaffEngineer(Platform)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Staff Engineer (Platform) at Later. Skills: Platform Engineering, Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Cloud Infrastructure. Design scalable architectures. Identify platform improvements”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver high-impact projects on time; Meet technical and business objectives; Raise the bar for engineering excellence; Optimize performance, security, and scalability; Coach and influence peers; Improve team performance and morale

Industry & Context.

Influencer Marketing
Problems you'll solve

Problem solver; Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve complex backend issues; Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8-15 years of professional experience in software development, background in distributed systems, platform engineering, driving architectural decisions, Proficiency with C# and TypeScript for backend services, experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Expertise in system architecture, designing secure, scalable, and maintainable platforms, Broad experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS (or equivalent cloud), knowledge of DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code), Expertise in application and infrastructure security best practices, understanding of testing and automation practices, Experience in performance optimization for reliability and scalability, Proficiency in third-party API integration and management, Demonstrated mentorship ability, helping elevate the technical impact of the team, Proven experience working in ambiguous, complex problem spaces with problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

PostgreSQL expertise preferred, Experience (or interest) in AI/ML applications in production systems

What You'll Do.

Design scalable architectures

Identify platform improvements

Contribute to platform vision

Build backend services

Containerize and deploy services

Build cloud infrastructure

Implement CI/CD pipelines

Apply security best practices

Ensure reliability and scalability

Integrate third-party APIs

Implement AI/ML features

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Act as a technical mentor; Collaborate with Product Managers; Collaborate with Staff Engineers; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Work closely with stakeholders; Debug complex backend issues

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 this position: We are seeking a Staff Engineer with a strong background in modern web development technologies and a passion for building high-quality, distributed applications within our Platform’s Shared Services group. The ideal candidate is a problem solver who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes ownership of their work, and collaborates well with peers, including coaching junior team members. What you'll be doing: 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. Technical / Execution Build backend services using C# and TypeScript for web and background worker applications. Work with both SQL and NoSQL databases; PostgreSQL expertise preferred. Design, containerize, and deploy services with Docker and Kubernetes.

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