
Stream is hiring a
Lead Backend Engineer (Go)
About Stream
Stream powers APIs for Chat Messaging, Activity Feeds, Auto Moderation, Video & Audio that are used by over a billion end-users, and are powered by Go, RocksDB, and Raft - with response times typically measured in single-digit milliseconds. We reached a new industry benchmark for scaling real-time chat as-a-service, with 5 million concurrent connections supported in a single chat channel. Weβre currently one of the fastest growing startups in Europe and Colorado on our Series B round of $38 mln.
Job Description
Lead Backend Engineer focusing on Go-based backend services. Youβll drive architectural decisions, implement scalable microservices, and collaborate with real-time video, chat, and feeds infrastructure. Strong experience in Go required; experience with distributed systems, databases and caching.Remote
Remote Conditions
Remote primarily NL, US, North Macedonia, or CA-based (hybrid); exemptions for remote work within the EU may apply.
Salary
Not Specified
Benefits
Visa sponsorship (Netherlands); remote/hybrid options; growth opportunities
Tech Tags
Senior Role
Date Listed
04 March, 2026 (14 days ago)










