Remote Staff Software Engineer (Golang)

Description:

• Stream is seeking a Staff Software Engineer proficient in Go for their video SFU and chat API.
• The company powers chat for large applications such as Strava, Nextdoor, Patreon, IBM, Adobe, and Midjourney.
• Stream utilizes technologies including CockroachDB/Postgres and Redis.
• They offer a 10-week internal onboarding program focused on Go and scalability for candidates experienced in other tech stacks.
• The position is open to various levels, from entry-level to director/principal Go engineers.
• The role is remote for candidates in the EU or can be based in Amsterdam, with relocation and visa sponsorship available.
• Applicants based in the Netherlands or relocating are expected to work in the Amsterdam office three times a week, with possible exemptions.
• Interested candidates can explore the API tour at Stream API Tour.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 8-10 years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Go or another backend language is required, with a willingness to switch to Go.
• Experience in building scalable features that are used by a large number of users is essential.
• Candidates must have experience with relational databases, particularly Postgres or similar.
• Experience in SDK development and building public APIs is necessary.
• Bonus points for experience with AWS or other cloud providers, Python, Rust, message queues, full-text search, a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, and WebRTC.

Benefits:

• Stream offers a team of exceptional and friendly engineers.
• Employees have the opportunity to work on open-source software projects.
• The company provides 28 days of paid time off plus paid Dutch holidays.
• Employees receive company equity and a pension scheme.
• A Learning and Development budget is available for personal growth.
• Commute expenses to Amsterdam are covered, or employees can use a company bike within the city.
• A fitness stipend is provided to promote health and wellness.
• Monthly in-office chair massages by a professional are offered.
• Employees are equipped with a MacBook Pro.
• Healthy team lunches and plenty of snacks are available in the office.
• A generous relocation package is provided for those moving to the Netherlands.
• The office is located in the heart of Amsterdam, with benefits adjusted based on the employee's location.