Software Engineer II (Backend)

Quick Facts

• Role: Software Engineer II (Backend)

• Focus: Backend systems, distributed systems, scalability, reliability

Description

You’ll design, develop, and launch backend systems with a focus on reliability, performance, and scalability. You will deliver work in phases, collaborate with product, design, and analytics, and support operations through metrics and escalation for “keep the lights on” and on-call efforts. The role also emphasizes code quality through well-tested, extensible code and active participation in code reviews.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger projects into implementable tasks and deliver them in multiple phases

• Collaborate with product management, design, and analytics on ideation, technical constraints, and risk/trade-off decisions

• Create and monitor metrics for team artifacts; escalate when needed; support availability and on-call

• Participate in team growth activities such as contributing to the interview process

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of experience as a software engineer

• Backend experience designing, developing, and launching systems; proficient in Python or Kotlin

• Familiarity with distributed systems building blocks

• Experience with AWS, MySQL, and Kubernetes

• Ability to translate business scenarios into solutions across multiple software components using clear, well-tested, extensible code

• Comfortable navigating large codebases, debugging others’ code, and giving feedback via code reviews

• Demonstrated ownership of growth through proactive feedback seeking

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents

• Dental and vision coverage for employees and dependents

• Monthly stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options

• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendar

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) to buy stock at a discount

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities

• Remote-first with flexibility (with occasional in-person onboarding for new hires)