Description:

Citizen is the No. 1 public safety app in the U.S., aiming to make the world a safer place by providing 911 alerts to users.
The app notifies users of emergencies, allowing them to stay informed and safe through live stories, real-time updates, and user-generated content.
Citizen Premium is a unique personal safety subscription service that offers users access to a digital guardian 24/7 for $20/month.
Citizen Plus, priced at $6/month, provides additional features such as listening to police and fire radios, customizing alerts, and viewing crime statistics.
The company is expanding its services across the United States and seeks mission-driven individuals to join its team.
The role involves working in a fast-paced environment, designing scalable systems, and taking operational responsibility for the services built.
Collaboration with product managers, designers, and engineers is essential to deliver a consistent real-time experience for users.
The technology stack includes Swift, Kotlin, React.js, TypeScript, Go, Python, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Google Cloud Platform.

Requirements:

Candidates must have proven experience in designing and implementing performant APIs on distributed systems.
A strong knowledge of data design and database systems is required.
A track record of ownership and technical leadership is essential.
Experience with production code in languages such as C++, Go, Java, Python, or Scala is necessary.
A minimum of 5 years of engineering experience focusing primarily on backend development is required.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is mandatory.

Citizen offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts and paid time off are part of the benefits.
Employees receive company holidays and stock options.
Various wellness perks are also included in the benefits package.