Remote Staff Software Engineer - Remote from Germany

Description:

• The Staff Software Engineer position is a remote role based in Germany, focusing on building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• The candidate will handle 30 billion requests and 7 petabytes of data monthly for over 300 million active clients, addressing the challenges that come with such scale.
• Responsibilities include delivering across the technology stack, which involves building services in NodeJS or Go, architecting scalable systems on cloud platforms, optimizing caching strategies, designing resilient Pub/Sub workflows, and developing frontends with modern frameworks.
• The engineer will design and build scalable, high-performance microservices and APIs, with a focus on the intricacies of distributed systems, databases, and APIs for peak performance and scalability.
• The role requires a strong curiosity and problem-solving skills, leveraging data and analytics to understand system performance and user behavior, identifying bottlenecks, and optimizing processes.
• The engineer will have the opportunity to explore and integrate AI into foundational services, shaping user experiences and contributing to impactful solutions.
• The candidate should be passionate about understanding the purpose behind their code and how it improves user experiences.
• The role involves leading projects without direct management, influencing multiple teams to deliver significant projects over several months, and breaking down projects into systematic roadmaps.
• The engineer will deliver robust solutions throughout the software lifecycle, maintaining a commitment to pragmatic simplicity.
• The candidate will use data to identify, prioritize, and optimize problems, ensuring that solutions meet intended outcomes.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have extensive knowledge and skills in building scalable, secure, and high-performance systems.
• Proficiency in NodeJS or Go is required, along with experience in cloud platforms for system architecture.
• A strong understanding of microservices, APIs, distributed systems, and databases is essential for optimizing performance and scalability.
• The ability to leverage data and analytics to understand system performance and user behavior is necessary.
• Excellent written communication skills are required, particularly for creating impressive design documents.
• Candidates should possess strong judgment and empathy, fostering collaboration and enthusiasm among peers.
• The ability to influence and lead technical projects across multiple teams is crucial, with a focus on delivering value and mitigating risk.
• A commitment to delivering robust solutions and maintaining simplicity in design is expected.
• Candidates should be data-driven, using it to isolate problems, prioritize tasks, and confirm the effectiveness of solutions.

Benefits:

• The position offers the flexibility of remote work, with the option to work from the company's headquarters in Berlin or other offices in Cologne, Toronto, and soon NYC.
• Employees will be part of a mission-driven company focused on building a safer and better internet for users worldwide.
• The role provides an opportunity to be at the forefront of AI innovation, contributing to solutions that impact millions.
• The company promotes a culture of leadership and innovation, seeking individuals who can drive change and contribute to high aspirations.
• Employees will work in a diverse and global team, collaborating across various time zones.