Remote Senior Backend Engineer

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Description:

  • Calm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Engineering Team in Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York City, or Minneapolis.
  • The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems that support Calm's mobile and web applications.
  • Responsibilities include collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements, defining project scope, and developing technical specifications.
  • The engineer will lead the development and implementation of complex backend features and services, ensuring smooth development and deployment processes.
  • High-quality, well-documented, and maintainable code must be written, adhering to industry best practices.
  • The engineer will ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests.
  • Instrumentation and monitoring will be implemented to detect system errors and performance issues.
  • Staying updated on the latest backend technologies and trends is essential.
  • The role also includes developing, mentoring, and training other software engineers.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must have experience with Javascript/Typescript, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and AWS/GCP/GKE.
  • Proficiency in relational databases and SQL is required.
  • Experience with REST API-based microservices design is necessary.
  • Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team is essential.
  • Candidates should demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems.
  • Experience in providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality is required.
  • Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment is necessary.
  • Excellent communication skills are required to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Candidates should be able to provide high-quality code reviews focused on code quality and mentoring.
  • The ability to partner with leads across products to leverage institutional knowledge to solve complex problems is essential.
  • Candidates must be able to work independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
  • A minimum of 8 years of related experience and a BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field are required.

Benefits:

  • The anticipated salary range for this position is $185,500 to $259,700, depending on skills, experience, and qualifications.
  • The role is eligible for equity, comprehensive benefits, a 401k plan, and flexible time off.
  • Calm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
  • The company promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, striving to create a respectful environment free of harassment and discrimination.
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$ 185,500 - 259,700 USD / year
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