Staff Backend Engineer, Search

ServiceNow is hiring a Staff Backend Engineer, Search to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Staff Backend Engineer, Search, 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 (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: • Improve performance, reliability, and developer experience • Develop, test, and maintain features across the stack • Collaborate with product and design on new initiatives • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code • Review pull requests and mentor teammates What we offer: • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage • Home office and wellness stipends • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Generous paid time off and company holidays • 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. ServiceNow 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 • 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 • US work authorization Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A track record of taking ownership and shipping independently