[Remote] Senior Engineering Manager, Backend

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. SentiLink is a company that provides innovative identity and risk solutions, aiming to revolutionize identity verification in the United States. They are seeking a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a backend-focused engineering team responsible for developing scalable and reliable backend systems and APIs that support their core products.ResponsibilitiesLead and grow a team of backend/platform engineers building the systems that power Intercept and other critical applicationsDrive execution across planning, prioritization, and delivery with a focus on reliability and scalabilityOwn the technical direction of backend services and APIs, ensuring systems are secure, performant, and maintainablePartner with product and front-end teams to translate product requirements into robust backend architecturesCollaborate with data science to productionize models and integrate decisioning systems into APIs and workflowsWork closely with infrastructure to improve system reliability, observability, and developer experienceContribute to architectural decisions and guide the long-term evolution of our platformMaintain high standards for code quality, testing, and operational excellenceSupport incident response and ensure systems meet SLA expectationsHire, mentor, and develop engineers while maintaining a high hiring barFoster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementContribute to code and technical problem-solving as neededSkills3-5+ years of engineering management experience leading backend or platform teamsStrong background as a senior or staff-level backend engineerDeep experience building API-driven systems using languages like Golang, Python, or similarStrong understanding of distributed systems, scalability, and system designExperience owning and evolving backend architecture in production environmentsTrack record of shipping complex, customer-facing or platform systemsComfortable leading technical discussions and diving into implementation detailsExperience working in fast-paced, startup or growth-stage environmentsExperience building platforms that support product teams (internal APIs, shared services, developer tooling)Familiarity with data-intensive systems, search (OpenSearch), or risk/decisioning systemsExperience in fintech or highly regulated environmentsBenefitsEquityBenefitsEmployer paid group health insurance for you and your dependents401(k) plan with employer match (or equivalent for non US-based roles)Flexible paid time offRegular company-wide in-person eventsHome office stipend, and more!Company OverviewSentiLink is an identity verification technology company that helps in detecting and blocking synthetic identities. It was founded in 2017, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.sentilink.com.Company H1B SponsorshipSentiLink has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 7 in 2025, 4 in 2024, 6 in 2023, 4 in 2022, 2 in 2021. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.