# 💻 Software Engineer, Backend (Senior)

**Company:** [Clubhouse](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/clubhouse)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $227k – $253k/yr
**Experience:** 4+ years
**Skills:** Python, Java, Postgres, DynamoDB, APIs, Distributed Systems, NoSQL, Relational Databases
**Posted:** 2025-11-20

> Senior Backend Engineer builds and ships experiments for monetization, personalization, and host experiences on Clubhouse, evolves backend systems with a platform mindset, and collaborates cross-functionally. Requires 4-5 years experience in Python/Java and databases like PostgreSQL/DynamoDB.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build and ship experiments that improve monetization, host experiences, content understanding, and personalization for millions of users.
- Evolve backend systems — balancing quick iteration with code health and scalability.
- Collaborate closely with engineers, PMs, designers, and data scientists to shape and deliver high-impact features.
- Instrument and analyze experiments to inform the next iteration.
- Advocate for simplicity — making thoughtful tradeoffs to ensure solutions are maintainable and measurable.

## Requirements
- 4–5 years of backend development experience with a strong foundation in languages like **Python** or **Java**.
- Experience with relational and/or NoSQL databases (**PostgreSQL**, **DynamoDB**).
- Think at a systems level, understanding tradeoffs in evolving legacy codebases.
- Build with a platform mindset: API contracts, shared infrastructure, distributed systems.
- Product mindset connecting backend work to business impact.
- Move quickly, iterate on MVPs, balance speed and reliability.
- Work cross-functionally with PMs, designers, data scientists.
- Collaborative, low ego, positive team culture.

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