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May 19

Senior Software Engineer - Backend Systems

Remote Remote · Berkeley, CA

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Job description

Join a hybrid team in Berkeley, CA, as a Senior Software Engineer focusing on backend systems. You'll design and maintain critical services while mentoring fellow engineers.

Details

  • Berkeley, CA, hybrid work (3 days in office, 2 days remote)
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong command of at least one backend language (Python, Go, Java, Rust, or similar)
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

The work

  • Design, build, and own critical backend services — APIs, data pipelines, async workers
  • Make sound architectural decisions and document trade-offs clearly
  • Drive platform and reliability investments alongside feature work
  • Establish and uphold high standards for code quality, test coverage, and operational excellence