BrightPath Systems is a fast-growing technology company building engineering tools for modern teams. We are fully distributed and passionate about solving hard problems at scale. As a Lead Backend Developer, you will play a key role in shaping our culture from anywhere in the world.

What You'll Do:
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment infrastructure
- Improve system reliability, performance, and observability
- Contribute to engineering roadmap planning and sprint execution
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy

What We're Looking For:
- Strong organizational and cross-functional collaboration skills
- 7+ years of progressive experience in your field
- Deep expertise in your domain with a broad technical perspective
- Track record of defining and executing on strategic initiatives
- Experience leading and growing high-performing teams

What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Annual learning and development budget ($1,500+)
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Parental leave and family-friendly policies
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses

To apply, send your resume and a short note about why you are excited about this role. We review every application and respond within 5 business days.