Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

• Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and comprehensive documentation.
• Lead architecture design initiatives with a focus on scalability, performance, and future maintainability.
• Build and optimize large-scale data processing systems to respond to user behavior and drive operational efficiency.
• Design and implement fault-tolerant, highly available systems to guarantee uptime and stability.

This role supports Bird's mission to make cities more livable by empowering people to move freely and create a cleaner, more connected future through scalable backend systems that power their micromobility solutions.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms.
• Expertise in object-oriented design and large-scale application development.
• Proven experience with SQL and databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB).

• Target Hiring Salary Range: $165,000 - $190,000
• Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
• A work-from-home stipend.
• An employer-paid healthcare package.
• Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be.

Bird is a global leader in micromobility dedicated to transforming urban movement through cleaner, affordable, and on-demand mobility solutions available in over 200 cities worldwide, with a focus on reducing carbon emissions and building more livable cities.