Who can apply: Only open to applicants in: Massachusetts.
Location as listed by the employer: “Somerville, MA”
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About this role
Modulate is hiring for a Staff Backend Engineer role (full-time). See the official posting for full details.
Requirements
- 8+ years of software engineering experience across multiple layers of the stack, with a strong record of technical ownership and shipped impact.
- A track record of taking products or major features from zero to customers — ideally in startups or environments with quick iteration cycles.
- Excellent judgment about scope: you know when good enough is right, when quality is non-negotiable, and how to tell the difference.
- Strong systems thinking spanning backend services, APIs, data persistence, and the interfaces that connect them.
- Comfort with ambiguity and independence — you don't need a spec, a ticket, or permission to do the right thing.
- Clear, direct communication with engineers, product leaders, and customers alike.
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