Backend Software Engineer

• We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team
• You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products
• Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you’ll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure
• Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations
• Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices
• Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs
• Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems
• Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability
• Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity
• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems

Benefits

• 💰 We invest in your future with a generous 401(K) contribution
• Top-notch health coverage for you & your family, with majority of the premium covered
• 🍼 New parents, we’ve got you covered with incredible paid leave -up to 20 weeks
• 🌴 4 weeks of PTO to explore, unwind & come back recharged
• 🍽️ Daily in-office catering plus a monthly Doordash stipend to help keep you fueled no matter where you are
• ✨ Monthly wellness stipend to support you in your health journey

• Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL
• 5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications
• Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability
• Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred
• Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.)
• Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques
• Experience working on large-scale, high-traffic applications
• Exposure to machine learning or data-driven applications
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices