Lead Backend Engineer

Noom US•Princeton, NJ

3d•$179,000 - $211,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Noom's AI Team is seeking a Lead Backend Engineer to own significant backend engineering scope and drive key agentic AI engineering initiatives. This role is an IC-first position, with 80% of the time dedicated to engineering and 20% to managing a small team. The Lead Backend Engineer will collaborate with other engineering leaders to define scope, optimize business support, and lead GenAI projects. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering work and leadership.

Requirements

8+ years of backend engineering experience with a strong command of Java, Kotlin, or other languages
Demonstrated experience as a lead-level IC and comfortable owning significant technical scope while guiding others
Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally to define technical scope and deliver against business priorities
Experience with or interest in managing remote and/or offshore engineers across time zones
A pragmatic, adaptable mindset; you move fluidly between engineering and light people leadership without losing momentum

Responsibilities

Own and deliver backend engineering work across Noom’s AI and Agentic initiatives
Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders across our engineering, product, and healthcare teams to define, scope, and prioritize engineering work
Provide day-to-day technical guidance and mentorship to offshore direct reports
Architect and implement scalable backend systems using Java and/or Kotlin that support Noom’s enterprise client base
Help shape and continuously improve how the Engineering team operates

Benefits

401(k) with company match
Paid holidays
Generous time off
Summer Fridays
Company-wide Summer Break week
Access to top-tier medical plans for you and your family, including a premium-free plan option
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Paid parental leave
Stock awards
Performance-based bonus
Exclusive access to Noom’s products