Backend Engineer Ii

Hackerrank

Santa Clara, CA, United States
Base: $150,000 - $172,000; bonus/equity: target 10...
On-site
Server-side logic
Database architecture
Api design principles
HackerRank is seeking a Backend Engineer II to design and develop backend systems that support their platform, which helps companies hire and upskill developers. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in backend software development, proficiency in modern programming languages, and familiarity with APIs and databases

Job Summary

  • Design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable backend code to support new product features and enhancements.
  • Troubleshoot production issues, identify bottlenecks, and drive performance optimizations across the application stack.
  • Comfortable using AI-powered coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code) as a daily part of your development workflow.

Matching Summary

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HackerRank is seeking a Backend Engineer II to design and develop backend systems that support their platform, which helps companies hire and upskill developers. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience in backend software development, proficiency in modern programming languages, and familiarity with APIs and databases.

Salary

Base: $150,000 - $172,000; Bonus/Equity: target 10% annual bonus, equity; Benefits: comprehensive package

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • server-side logic
  • database architecture
  • API design principles
  • relational databases
  • distributed systems
  • AI-powered coding assistants

Nice-to-have

  • high-traffic web applications
  • system design concepts
  • cloud computing platforms
  • AI/ML fundamentals

Key Requirements

  • 2+ years of experience
  • Proficient in modern backend language
  • Experience with NoSQL stores
  • Familiarity with containerization
  • Working familiarity with large language models

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