Shape MapsPeople’s backend architecture with TypeScript, Go, and distributed systems expertise in a senior technical leadership role. Remain hands-on while guiding platform direction.As a Staff Engineer, you will define technical direction across MapsPeople’s MapsIndoors platform. You will design scalable services, guide architectural decisions, and solve complex distributed-system challenges.
The role combines coding, architecture reviews, mentorship, and cross-team technical leadership.Key Responsibilities:
Define backend architecture and technical direction across the platformDesign scalable, resilient distributed systems and backend servicesLead initiatives spanning multiple engineering teamsConduct architecture reviews and technical design discussionsEvaluate emerging technologies, including AI and agentic approachesRequirements:
Extensive large-scale backend architecture experienceStaff, Principal, Lead Architect, or equivalent experienceAdvanced TypeScript and Node.Js experienceStrong Go and/or .NET/C# experienceUnderstanding of microservices, event-driven, and cloud-native systemsBring backend architecture, distributed systems, and technical mentorship skills to MapsPeople’s AI-led spatial intelligence platform.