(This role is US based remote and all candidates must be able to work in the US now and in the future without restriction)
What we believe
Technology is no longer just an enabler of business strategy. It is the business strategy. And with AI reshaping how companies operate, compete and grow — while rapidly accelerating the pace of change — the stakes have never been higher.
Our role
We’re focused on helping private equity investors and portfolio company leaders drive value creation through technology. In a world where investors deploy trillions annually into software and tech-enabled businesses, we're the team that makes sure the underlying technology actually delivers.
Our approach
The expert judgment of our experienced practitioners is complemented by proven frameworks, tech-enabled solutions, and objective data to help organizations navigate critical technology decisions across diligence, transformation, growth, cybersecurity, AI, and operational execution.
What we value
Everything we do is grounded in five core values: Service. Curiosity. Credibility. Commitment. Creativity.
If you're energized by solving complex technology challenges and helping others succeed in critical moments, you'll fit right in.
Job Role
We’re building small, highly capable engineering pods (2–3 engineers) that own problems end-to-end and move quickly from idea to production. This role is for engineers who are comfortable operating across the stack while bringing strong backend and systems design expertise.
This role is part of our Services team, which builds the shared backend services and system foundations that power many of Crosslake’s tools and products. These systems are designed for reuse, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
This role requires strong architectural thinking and hands-on execution, with a focus on building reliable, extensible services that support multiple use cases over time.
How we work
Small teams, high ownership, minimal handoffs
Fast, iterative delivery with an emphasis on sound system design
Pragmatic decision-making over over-engineering
Engineers are expected to operate across the stack, not within silos
Key Responsibilities
Design and build shared backend services and APIs used across multiple systems
Define service boundaries, contracts, and data models
Own the full SDLC: design, development, testing, deployment, and iteration
Contribute to domain modeling and system design decisions
Ensure services are scalable, reliable, and reusable
Improve system cohesion and reduce duplication across tools and products
Use AI tools to accelerate development while maintaining high code quality
Balance speed with long-term maintainability and extensibility
Requirements
7+ years of software engineering experience
Strong backend expertise with the ability to operate across the full stack when needed
Experience designing service-oriented or distributed systems
Familiarity with domain-driven design (DDD) principles
Exceptional systems thinking and ability to model complex domains
Experience deploying and operating applications in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Solid understanding of the full SDLC
Deep experience with (i.e., daily usage of) AI coding tools
AI-Native Development
Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools beyond basic code generation
Ability to leverage AI across the workflow (e.g., prototyping, debugging, test generation, QA, code review, security analysis)
Ability to balance AI-assisted development with sound system design and long-term maintainability
Familiarity with modern AI-enabled development environments and practices
Preferred Experience
Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
CI/CD and modern DevOps practices
API design (REST, GraphQL, event-driven systems)
Messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, SQS), Event sourcing, CQRS patterns
Data modeling (SQL and NoSQL)
Observability practices (logging, metrics, tracing)
Experience with one or more of the following languages: Python, TypeScript, Golang, Rust
Basic understanding of data engineering principles
What success looks like
You design services that are reused across multiple systems
You create clean abstractions that simplify downstream development
You balance speed with long-term maintainability
You improve system consistency and reduce fragmentation
You effectively use AI tools to increase speed without sacrificing quality
Crosslake Technologies is a technology advisory and services firm focused on helping private equity investors and portfolio company leaders drive value creation through technology. The company specializes in guiding organizations through critical technology decisions across diligence, transformation, growth, cybersecurity, AI, and operational execution. Crosslake combines the expert judgment of experienced practitioners with proven frameworks, tech-enabled solutions, and objective data. The company builds shared backend services and system foundations that power its tools and products, designed for reuse, scalability, and long-term maintainability.
