Principal Backend Engineer, Identity

Mailchimp is hiring a Principal Backend Engineer, Identity to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Backend Engineer, Identity, you'll design, build, and ship reliable software that scales to millions of users. This is a freelance, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — US (PST)). 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: • Review pull requests and mentor teammates • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience What we offer: • Home office and wellness stipends • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Paid parental leave • 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 • Experience with version control and CI/CD • Solid understanding of data structures, APIs, and databases • Strong communication in a remote, async environment • US work authorization Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing