[Remote] API Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. DistroKid is a company that helps artists share their music with the world. As an API Engineer, you will be responsible for building and scaling the API infrastructure that connects millions of musicians to streaming platforms and third-party services, as well as developing cutting-edge AI capabilities.ResponsibilitiesOwn the design and implementation of high-scale backend systems and APIs that power DistroKid’s core platformArchitect and evolve distributed systems on AWS to handle high throughput, reliability, and performanceWork across backend, infrastructure, and DevOps boundaries from API design to deployment and system operationsDesign and integrate with enterprise-grade systems and external platforms to support complex, high-scale workflowsLead technical design decisions for complex systems (data models, service boundaries, scaling strategies, failure handling)Write production code and remain deeply hands-on in building and improving systemsImprove system observability, reliability, and performance at scalePartner closely with product and engineering teams to translate business needs into robust technical solutionsSkills10+ years of experience building and scaling backend systems in production environmentsStrong, recent hands-on coding experience (this is not a pure design/management role)Deep experience with AWS (compute, storage, networking, scaling, etc.)Proven track record designing and operating high-scale distributed systemsStrong experience with API design and system architecture in complex environmentsExperience working across infrastructure and application layers (DevOps, deployment, reliability, etc.)Experience with enterprise integration platforms (e.g., AWS API Gateway, Azure API Management, MuleSoft, Apigee, Kong, or similar) or building/operating large-scale integration layersAbility to own systems end-to-end from architecture to implementation to production operationComfortable navigating ambiguity and making high-impact technical decisionsExperience with high-throughput systems, event-driven architectures, or data pipelinesBackground in platform or infrastructure engineeringExperience in high-growth or scaling product environmentsBenefitsRetirement plans (401k, SIPP, etc.)Health insuranceGenerous paid time offParental leaveHome office allowanceFlexible work schedulesPaid and discounted subscriptionsRegular engagement activitiesCompany OverviewDistroKid is a SaaS-based musical platform that publishes music in a range of stores and streaming applications. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in New York, New York, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is http://distrokid.com.