Lead Backend Software Engineer (Yale)

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

*Remote role, but candidates must be within a commutable distance to our San Francisco office for occasional onsite collaboration*

Job Description

Yale is seeking a highly skilled and innovative Lead Backend Software Engineer to join our dynamic team in San Francisco, United States. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable backend systems that power our cutting-edge applications.

• Lead the architecture and development of robust, scalable backend solutions using modern technologies and best practices
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical specifications
• Design and implement high-performance APIs and service layers that integrate data from various internal and external sources
• Optimize system performance and troubleshoot complex issues across the entire backend stack
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Conduct thorough code reviews and maintain high coding standards across the team
• Proactively identify technical risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure optimal system performance
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices, including automated testing, CI/CD, and observability tools
• Participate in and lead Agile development processes, including sprint planning and retrospectives
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, continuously improving team tools and practices

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional backend development experience with a strong portfolio of scalable web applications
• Proven track record in leading end-to-end development of production systems
• Deep expertise in one or more backend programming languages
• Extensive experience with system integration, API design, and distributed data systems
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns (microservices, serverless, event-driven)
• Advanced skills in data modeling, performance tuning, and troubleshooting complex system issues
• Excellent project management abilities, including scope management and timeline estimation
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to guide and develop team members
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking
• Effective communication skills to articulate technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and writing comprehensive unit/integration tests
• Proficiency in Node.js, MongoDB, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kubernetes, and HashiCorp Vault
• Experience designing and operating cloud-native applications (AWS/GCP/Azure)
• Background in CI/CD and DevOps culture
• Knowledge of security compliance and secure coding practices
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and their application in backend systems
• Experience working with IoT device fleets

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $130,000 USD - $214,500 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Fortune Brands is a brand, innovation and channel leader focused on exciting, supercharged categories in the home products, security and commercial building markets. Our portfolio of brands includes Moen, House of Rohl, Aqualisa, SpringWell, Therma-Tru, Larson, Fiberon, Master Lock, SentrySafe and Yale residential.

Fortune Brands is headquartered in Deerfield, Illinois and trades on the NYSE as FBIN

Equal Employment Opportunity:

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