# Software Engineer (Golang backend)

**Company:** [Verneek](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/verneek)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Go, Microservices, REST APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GCP, Azure
**Posted:** 2026-02-20

> Build scalable backend services and APIs in Go for an AI platform, solving complex research problems. Requires 3+ years Go experience, microservices, cloud services, and containerization.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and integration strategies
- Troubleshoot and optimize existing backend systems for performance and reliability
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on testing
- Ensure system security, data protection, and adherence to compliance standards
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- 3+ years of professional experience in developing backend systems using Go
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
- Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Ability to work in an agile environment with rapid iteration cycles
- Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

## Benefits
- Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets
- Transportation Benefits
- 401K matching contributions
- Flexible PTO
- Visa/Green Card Sponsorship
- Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship

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