Senior Software Engineer - Backend

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Remote
Base: $165,000 - $250,000; bonus/equity: meaningfu...
Remote
Python/django, kotlin/jvm, go
Sql, graphql, redis, postgres
Kafka, aws
As a Senior or Staff Software Engineer, you will join a focused team of developers, product managers, and designers who are passionate about using technology to cultivate a kinder world

Job Summary

  • As a Senior or Staff Software Engineer, you will join a focused team of developers, product managers, and designers who are passionate about using technology to cultivate a kinder world.
  • You will get the opportunity to make key contributions across our engineering stack, including developing and improving frameworks across our backend services, in addition to making direct contributions to your team’s product area.
  • The starting salary for this role is expected to range from $165,000 to $250,000 on an annualized basis, or potentially greater in the event that your 'level' of proficiency exceeds the level expected for the role.

Matching Summary

As a Senior or Staff Software Engineer, you will join a focused team of developers, product managers, and designers who are passionate about using technology to cultivate a kinder world.

Salary

Base: $165,000 - $250,000; Bonus/Equity: Meaningful equity grant; Benefits: 100% premium coverage for health, dental, vision, OneMedical membership

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Python/Django, Kotlin/JVM, Go
  • SQL, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres
  • Kafka, AWS
  • Design, build, deploy backend systems
  • Collaborate with product, data science, design

Nice-to-have

  • High-initiative leader
  • Drive technical vision
  • Learn new technologies

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years Software Engineer experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • Strong coding and debugging abilities
  • Experience designing, building, and deploying flexible backend systems at scale

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