Staff Software Engineer - Backend

About this role

<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>ABOUT LVT</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.lvt.com/resources/why-work-at-lvt">LVT</a> is redefining how businesses operate in the physical world, moving beyond traditional security solutions to deliver AI-driven, actionable intelligence that makes sites smarter, safer, and more secure. Since pioneering our first <a href="https://www.lvt.com/story">mobile, solar-powered units</a>, our commitment to scrappy, hands-on innovation has made us an established leader and one of the fastest-growing companies in intelligent site technology. We are building the next generation of solutions—from our physical units in the field to a powerful Agentic AI platform—that allows our customers to gain unprecedented visibility and control over safety, compliance, and operations. This is your chance to <a href="https://www.lvt.com/careers">join a cutting-edge team</a> that isn't just watching the world change, but actively building the technology that is changing it.</p> <p>We’re a team that’s focused on growth and innovation, and we’re proud that our crew, products, and leadership are being recognized for it.</p> <ul> <li><strong>A Top-Tier Growth Company: </strong>Named one of the <em>Financial Times’ Fastest Growing Companies 2025</em> and <em>#10 on the Inc. 5000 Rocky Mountain Regional</em> list for 2025.</li> <li><strong>Innovative Leadership: </strong>Our CEO, Ryan Porter, was named an <em>EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025</em>, and our CTO, Steve Lindsey, was inducted into the <em>Silicon Slopes CTO Hall of Fame</em> in 2024.</li> <li><strong>Product & Software Excellence: </strong>We were named one of <em>The Software Report’s Top 100 Software Companies of 2023</em> and are a winner of the <em>Security Today Govies Award </em>for 2025.</li> </ul></div><p data-path-to-node="10"><strong data-path-to-node="10" data-index-in-node="0">ABOUT THIS ROLE</strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="11">As a Staff Backend Software Engineer at LVT, you will serve as a primary technical authority driving the design, performance, and scaling of our core backend architecture. Partnering closely with engineering leadership, cross-functional teams, and senior peers, you will architect resilient, high-velocity services that power our next-generation intelligent site technology. Beyond executing high-impact technical initiatives, you will mentor software engineers, elevate development standards, and shape our engineering culture. Success in this role is measured by your ability to transform complex business requirements into elegant, reliable cloud services while elevating the technical output of the broader engineering organization.</p> <p data-path-to-node="12">This role is based out of our Seattle, Washington office on a hybrid work schedule, 3 days per week.</p> <p data-path-to-node="13"><strong data-path-to-node="13" data-index-in-node="0">ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES</strong></p> <ul data-path-to-node="14"> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,0,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,0,0" data-index-in-node="0">Provide Strategic Technical Leadership:</strong> Drive backend architecture, technical direction, and robust engineering design standards across production services.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,1,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,1,0" data-index-in-node="0">Ship High-Impact Backend Architecture:</strong> Deliver high-velocity, clean, and scalable Node.js/TypeScript code for business-critical backend systems and API services.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,2,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,2,0" data-index-in-node="0">Elevate Engineering Standards:</strong> Implement modern methodologies, best practices, and code quality benchmarks to ensure high reliability, maintainability, and software performance.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,3,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,3,0" data-index-in-node="0">Optimize Development Lifecycles:</strong> Identify system bottlenecks, streamline CI/CD workflows, and introduce tooling that enhances team-wide developer productivity and delivery speed.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,4,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,4,0" data-index-in-node="0">Drive Cross-Functional Alignment:</strong> Partner with Product Management, QA, and DevOps to translate product visions into concrete technical specifications, accurate estimates, and seamless delivery timelines.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,5,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,5,0" data-index-in-node="0">Identify Root Causes and Resolve Complex Edge Cases:</strong> Navigate ambiguous requirements and complex technical challenges, applying rigorous problem-solving to protect uptime and system resilience.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="14,6,0"><strong data-path-to-node="14,6,0" data-index-in-node="0">Act as a Go-To Thought Leader & Mentor:</strong> Mentor senior and mid-level software engineers through structured feedback, architectural design reviews, and continuous technical upskilling.</p> </li> <li> <p…