Lead Backend Engineer, Growth

Mailchimp is hiring a Lead Backend Engineer, Growth to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Backend Engineer, Growth, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (West Coast)). About the role You'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Competitive salary and meaningful equity How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Mailchimp is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Proficiency in one or more modern languages (TypeScript, Go, Python, or Java) • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Strong communication in a remote, async environment Nice to have: • Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently