or apply directly on Raya's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 80 days Raya's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Raya's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Raya
- high 7 stale, 0 reposted of 7 open
- Hiring momentum
- 9 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Raya's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Raya.
About this role
As a Senior Backend Engineer on the Core Discovery team at Raya, you will focus on building and operating server software, particularly for location-based systems like Maps and Directory search. You will have the opportunity to lead initiatives, design scalable software architecture, and contribute to a team that values learning and collaboration, all while supporting the company's vision of enriching lives through personal interactions.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Raya as an employer.
What you need
- 6+ years of experience in backend engineering
- Demonstrated results and leadership in past roles
- Experience building location-based systems
- Ability to design software architecture in a scalable manner
What you get
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
- $50 a day food delivery budget
- Equity based employment
- Great culture
- Learning opportunities
- Unlimited vacation
Worth weighing
- Focus on location-based systems may limit exposure to other technologies
- Role emphasizes teamwork and support for backend initiatives, which may not appeal to those preferring independent work
Summarised from Raya's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Raya on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.