Senior Software Engineer, Core Platform
Senior software engineer building backend systems and generalized platform solutions for data-intensive, cross-product challenges. Requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong product intuition, data infrastructure expertise, and the ability to lead complex technical projects.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Build backend systems and data-intensive applications for the core platform.
- Design generalized platform solutions that address cross-product challenges.
- Lead large, ambiguous technical projects involving numerous stakeholders.
- Deliver maintainable and scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
- Experience building data-intensive applications.
- Strong product intuition and ability to design generalized platform solutions.
- Hands-on experience with data infrastructure, data pipelines/ETL, and data modeling.
- Experience leading large technical projects with high ambiguity and numerous stakeholders.
- Execution-driven mindset with a bias toward action.
Nice-to-haves
- Machine learning or artificial intelligence platform experience.
- Experience with modern web technologies, including TypeScript and Node.js.
Technical Stack
- TypeScript
- Node.js
- MySQL
- Prisma
- React
- Google Cloud Platform
Compensation and Benefits
- Targeted cash compensation: $195,500–$264,500, depending on level, experience, and interview performance.
- Equity and medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Unlimited paid time off.
- Lunch and dinner stipends.
- Quarterly education stipend.
- Parental leave.
- Commuter stipend.
Skills
TypeScript, Node.js, MySQL, Prisma, React, GCP, Data Infrastructure, Data Pipelines, ETL, Data Modeling, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence
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