At Nexus Systems, we are reimagining how teams approach engineering. Our remote-first culture lets talented people do their best work without the limits of location. We are looking for a Principal Backend Developer who shares our values and is excited to grow with us.

What You'll Do:
- Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code
- Identify and address technical debt to keep the codebase healthy
- Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across the team
- Drive architectural decisions aligned with long-term product goals
- Participate in on-call rotations and lead incident response efforts

What We're Looking For:
- Demonstrated impact at the company or industry level
- Exceptional ability to communicate complex ideas to all audiences
- Strong external presence through publications, talks, or open source
- Experience shaping long-term technical vision and strategy

What We Offer:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (or stipend for international hires)
- Unlimited PTO and company-wide recharge days
- Competitive salary with equity or performance bonuses
- Company-wide team retreats twice per year
- Annual learning and development budget ($1,500+)

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.