2. Staff Software Engineer, Backend at Stream
Own backend systems for Stream's Chat or Activity Feeds products, which handle billions of API requests a month for apps like Strava and Patreon. Perfect for senior backend engineers who want to stay individual contributors and still set technical direction.
Own backend systems for Stream's Chat or Activity Feeds products, which handle billions of API requests a month for apps like Strava and Patreon.
Perfect for senior backend engineers who want to stay individual contributors and still set technical direction.
Key skills: Go or Python (and willingness to switch to Go); PostgreSQL at scale; Redis; public APIs or SDKs; Kubernetes. gRPC, RabbitMQ or Kafka, and RocksDB are a plus.
At a glance: Amsterdam (also Toronto, Skopje or remote within the EU) · hybrid · staff level · posted 22 October (4 days ago) · no salary figure; the posting promises "generous compensation" and stock options
The Stack's take: Stream has posted 4 roles in the Netherlands on The Stack in 90 days. Infrastructure and database work is part of every week, and the posting says you won't enjoy it otherwise. Best for: a former tech lead who wants to write code again.
Find out more: Staff Software Engineer, Backend on The Stack
What a job seeker should do this week
- Save this advice, then open roles that already say visa sponsorship
- Ask on the first recruiter call whether they have filed from your country this year
- Browse <a href="/jobs/section/freshest-jobs">freshest jobs</a> and <a href="/jobs/section/english-first-jobs">English-first jobs</a>
Source: The Stack newsletter — <a href="https://www.trythestack.co/p/tech-jobs-netherlands-october-2026">original issue</a>.
Frequently asked questions
What should job seekers take from this?
Own backend systems for Stream's Chat or Activity Feeds products, which handle billions of API requests a month for apps like Strava and Patreon. Perfect for senior backend engineers who want to stay individual contributors and still set technical direction.
What should I do after reading this?
Own backend systems for Stream's Chat or Activity Feeds products, which handle billions of API requests a month for apps like Strava and Pat
Does this apply if I need visa sponsorship in Europe?
Yes. Use it on roles that will file papers. Skip listings that only say international with no visa line.