Software Engineer - Platform at Vesta

This role is designed for a powerhouse **Senior+ Backend Engineer** who excels at building and scaling distributed systems from the ground up. While the listing is categorized as mid-level, the description explicitly seeks someone with "Deep Experience" in high-performance environments and the ability to set organizational frameworks. You should be highly proficient in C# (or similar statically typed languages like Go or Java) and comfortable navigating complex cloud infrastructure. The compensation is a major standout, offering a high salary range of **$200k–$250k** for a **fully remote** position. Since Vesta is a well-funded startup ($55M from A16Z, Bain, etc.), you’ll get the "ground floor" experience with top-tier stability. The benefits package is exceptionally robust, featuring 100% premium coverage for health insurance and 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have successfully scaled complex data systems using **PostgreSQL, Kafka, and Kubernetes**. * Enjoy a high-autonomy environment where you help define the engineering culture and tooling. * Are comfortable working across the stack within an **AWS ecosystem**. * Want to solve "antiquated industry" problems using modern AI-integrated infrastructure.