Sr Software Engineer

About the Role

At Maleda, we partner with high-growth, product-driven companies to build scalable, reliable, and impactful technology. We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer who can design and deliver robust systems, influence technical direction, and collaborate cross-functionally to solve complex problems.

This role is ideal for an engineer who combines strong technical depth with product thinking, someone who can own systems end-to-end and drive high-quality execution in fast-paced environments.

What You'll Do

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance systems and services
• Own end-to-end development---from architecture and design through implementation, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and Engineering teams to deliver user-centric solutions
• Lead technical design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code following best practices
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks, reliability issues, and scalability challenges
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to raising the overall engineering bar
• Drive code quality through reviews, testing, and continuous improvement practices
• Participate in on-call rotations and support production systems as needed

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience
• Strong proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go)
• Experience building and scaling distributed systems or backend services
• Solid understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms
• Experience working with APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure
• Ability to break down complex problems and deliver practical, scalable solutions
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in marketplace or platform-based companies
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Experience with frontend frameworks (React, Vue) is a plus
• Background in high-growth or startup environments
• Experience improving system performance, reliability, and developer productivity

Key Details

• Start Date: May 12, 2026 (or ASAP)

• Duration: 1 year, with possibility of extension

• Location: Remote (U.S.-based)

• Schedule: Full-time (40 hours/week)

• Work Type: Contract (W2)

• Compensation: $110-$145 per hour