Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Distributed Systems
About this role
Camunda is hiring a remote Senior Backend Software Engineer for its Distributed Systems team, with U.S. applicants included. You will build the durable, highly available streaming infrastructure behind Camunda 8, improve backup and recovery, and develop tooling for operating complex production systems. The role calls for 7 or more years in software engineering focused on backend or distributed systems, strong knowledge of concurrent software and network or disk I/O, and experience leading substantial engineering projects. U.S. annual total target cash is $143,800 to $231,900, covering base salary plus variable target where applicable.
Posted on October 27, 2026, this opening appears in our IT & Software Jobs listings. The position is fully remote, so you can work from home while staying connected to the wider team online. The advertised pay for the position is $143,800 – $231,900/yr, as published by the employer. The sections below summarise the role in our own words: what you would be doing, what the employer expects, what is offered in return, and exactly how to apply.
Job snapshot
| Employer | Camunda |
|---|---|
| Job title | Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Distributed Systems |
| Location | Remote (United States) |
| Workplace | Remote |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Category | IT & Software Jobs |
| Salary | $143,800 – $231,900/yr |
| Posted | October 27, 2026 |
| Listing source | StayHomeHire (Camunda listing, Oct 26, 2026) |
What you will do day to day
Based on the employer's posting, a typical week in this position at Camunda would centre on the following duties:
- Build durable, highly available streaming infrastructure behind Camunda 8
- Improve backup and recovery for distributed production systems
- Develop tooling for operating complex production systems reliably
- Lead substantial engineering projects across the distributed systems team
- Provide L3 support and take part in on-call rotations
- Design systems that stay correct and fast under heavy concurrent load
What you will need
- 7+ years of software engineering experience focused on backend or distributed systems
- Experience leading substantial engineering projects
- Strong knowledge of concurrent software and network or disk I/O
- Comfortable with L3 support and on-call rotations
- Able to design and operate highly available production systems
- Clear technical communication across distributed teams
This role suits a candidate who enjoys problem-solving, keeps their technical skills current, and can explain technical decisions to non-technical colleagues.
Pay and benefits
The advertised salary range for this position is $143,800 – $231,900/yr, as published by Camunda. Final offers in US hiring typically depend on experience, qualifications, and location, and the official listing remains the authoritative source for pay details. Alongside pay, weigh the benefits below — health cover, paid leave, and retirement contributions can add significant value on top of the base figure.
Benefits listed by the employer
- $143,800–$231,900 U.S. annual total target cash
- Fully remote role with U.S. applicants included
- Work on core streaming infrastructure for Camunda 8
- A senior role with real ownership of distributed systems
- Collaborative, globally distributed engineering team
How to apply
- Read the requirements above carefully and check you meet the essentials — US employers screen against them closely.
- Update your résumé so the skills named in this listing are easy to find, using the same wording where it honestly matches your experience.
- Click the Apply button on this page. It takes you to the official listing (StayHomeHire (Camunda listing, Oct 26, 2026)), where applications are submitted directly to Camunda.
- Complete every field of the official application and double-check your contact details before submitting.
- Keep a note of the posting date and job title so you can follow up politely if you have not heard back within two weeks.
Tips to strengthen your application
- Mirror the exact tools and languages from the requirements in your résumé — screening is often automated.
- Link to a portfolio, GitHub, or project write-up that proves the skills you claim.
- Prepare for a technical screen by practising the core topics named in the listing.
- Quantify past work (systems scaled, tickets resolved, uptime improved) wherever you can.
Frequently asked questions
What is the pay range?
U.S. annual total target cash is $143,800 to $231,900, covering base salary plus variable target where applicable; offers vary by location and experience.
Is on-call work part of the role?
Yes — L3 support and on-call rotations are part of the role.
How do I apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Backend – Distributed Systems position?
Use the Apply button on this page — it opens the official listing on StayHomeHire (Camunda listing, Oct 26, 2026), where you submit your application directly to Camunda. US Jobs Hub never charges job seekers and does not collect applications itself.
Is this position fully remote?
Yes — this role is listed as remote (Remote (United States)). Check the official listing for any state, time-zone, or work-authorization limits that apply.