Backend Software Engineer II

Quick Facts

• Role: Backend Software Engineer II

• Work style: Remote-first with flexibility

Description

You will build reliable, performant, and scalable backend systems that support the business mission. With guidance from your team’s tech lead and manager, you’ll break down projects into deliverable tasks, collaborate with product/design/analytics, and support platform availability through metrics and on-call efforts.

Responsibilities

• Break down larger initiatives into phased tasks and deliver them on time

• Partner with product management, design, and analytics on technical constraints, risks, and trade-offs

• Create and monitor metrics; escalate issues as needed and support “keep the lights on”/on-call

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

Requirements

• 1.5+ years of software engineering experience

• Experience designing, developing, and launching backend systems; proficient in Python or Kotlin

• Familiarity with distributed systems building blocks; knowledge of AWS, MySQL, Kubernetes

• Ability to turn business problems into solutions spanning multiple components using clear, tested, extensible code

• Comfort navigating large codebases, debugging others’ code, and contributing via code reviews

• Demonstrated ownership of growth through proactive feedback seeking

• Strong communication skills for global collaboration

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

Benefits

• 100% subsidized medical coverage for employees and dependents

• Dental and vision coverage

• Monthly spending stipends for tech setup and health/wellness options

• Flexible time off and generous holiday calendars

• Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) to buy company stock at a discount

• Inclusive interview process with accommodations for candidates with disabilities

• Remote flexibility; onboarding includes in-person experience