Senior Software Engineer, Access & Controls

Quick Facts

• Role: Senior Software Engineer (Access & Controls)

• Focus: Backend and distributed systems for feature access, user settings, and safety/compliance

Description

Build and operate high-throughput, low-latency services that determine what users can see and do. You will own end-to-end systems powering access rules and user experiences, from gRPC services to caching, data pipelines, and client integrations, and partner with feature teams to translate regulatory requirements into consistent product behavior.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate high-throughput, low-latency services shaping user-visible and user-permitted actions

• Set technical direction for feature access and user settings as the platform and regulatory landscape evolve

• Onboard feature teams onto access/control platforms and map regulatory requirements to consistent behavior

• Own reliability, performance, and observability of hot-path systems used by nearly every feature

• Mentor engineers and contribute to a culture of knowledge sharing and technical decision-making

Requirements

• 5+ years of industry experience building and operating backend or distributed systems at scale

• Strong fundamentals in service design, caching, data modeling, and performance for very high request volumes

• Track record of leading projects from design through launch, including work spanning multiple teams or customers

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience

Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $243,290–$295,250 USD

• Equity compensation eligibility for full-time employees

• Benefits as described on the company benefits page

• Onsite schedule for headquarters roles in San Mateo, CA: onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; optional Monday/Friday presence