Staff Backend Engineer
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Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience • 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, high-performance backend systems • Solid fundamental problem solving skills and a drive to build high-quality software • Solid understanding of computer science concepts, common design patterns, and engineering best practices • Strong understanding of database technologies (NoSQL) • Strong communication and collaboration skills • Ability to mentor and coach engineering team members • Experience at a previous startup is a plus
Responsibilities
• Define both architecture and best practices for large portions of the product • Lead and contribute to the design, development, and implementation of scalable backend systems • Implement core systems technologies that allow us to scale and deliver • Head efforts for clarity and alignment of technical direction and vision • Collaborate with leaders and product to develop the vision and deliver key features • Foster a challenging and safe environment for engineers to learn and grow • Set the bar for high quality engineering across the organization • Advocate for best practices, focusing on system design, overall performance and testing • Optimize existing backend systems to improve performance, scalability, and reliability
Benefits
• Competitive salary and equity • National medical, dental & vision insurance (we cover 100%!) • Fully covered life insurance • $400 monthly perks stipend • $1000 yearly Learning & Development stipend • Remote & flexible working hours • Gender-neutral parental leave • All-Company Retreats (San Diego + NYC) • Noteworthy • Noteworthy • Our job titles may span more than one career level. The base pay for this role starts between $245,000-$260,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, business needs, and market demands. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role is eligible for equity and benefits.
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