Staff Software Engineer (Backend, Infrastructure)

• We’re seeking a talented individual to lead the development, deployment, and management of our web services and infrastructure. As a member of our engineering team, you’ll collaborate with colleagues in technology, product management, and beyond, contributing to innovative solutions that serve the needs of end-user professionals and enterprise clients across various verticals
• Utilize your hands-on experience in developing technology using Python to drive impactful projects
• Demonstrate your expertise in building robust business logic with web frameworks such as Django and integrating them seamlessly with MySQL
• Leverage your proficiency in Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to architect scalable solutions
• Write reusable, testable, and efficient code that powers our web services and infrastructure
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring alignment and understanding throughout the development process

Benefits

• Compensation: With highly competitive salaries and equity option packages, everyone’s an owner here.
• Hybrid Working: You can mix and match working from our Mountain View or San Francisco office, plus a couple days from home.
• Social Gatherings: Quarterly gatherings in the Bay Area for some team real fun and authentic connection.
• Health and Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, and wellness benefits that start the first day you do.
• PTO: Start with a minimum of 15 days of paid time off, plus up to 18 weeks for maternity leave and 8 weeks for paternity leave.
• 401(k): Plans to help meet your retirement goals because we care about your future.

• VHas 10+ years of experience in developing and architecting large-scale web services, preferably with exposure to supporting AI systems
• Has expert proficiency in Python or other programming languages such as Go, Java, or C++
• Brings substantial production server experience or equivalent expertise
• Has hands-on experience working on AWS
• Holds a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
• Has deep experience with web frameworks like Django and is familiar with MySQL, Redis, Elastic Search, Kafka, and Cassandra
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of database internals like transactions and indexes, with experience in database schema design
• Is eager to take ownership and drive impact, owning projects from conception to implementation
• Strong communication skills, genuine curiosity, and meticulous attention to detail
• Possesses expertise in databases, distributed systems, and backend performance measurement and optimization
• Familiarity with operating systems, particularly Linux
• A good understanding of HTTP and networking principles