Description:

CompScience is a high-growth startup focused on preventing workplace injuries through technological innovations.
The company was founded in 2019 and is backed by investors from SpaceX, Tesla, and Anduril.
The engineering team consists of experts in computer vision, software architecture, and data science from the self-driving car industry.
The insurance team includes seasoned professionals who understand workers' compensation policies and collaborate with tech experts.
The role of Senior Backend Engineer involves designing, building, and scaling backend systems that power the product.
This position is hands-on and allows for direct impact on architecture, technology choices, and engineering culture.
Responsibilities include developing scalable backend systems, modernizing legacy code, ensuring system reliability, leveraging AWS expertise, improving documentation, and collaborating with team members.

Requirements:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is required.
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience in building and shipping high-quality backend systems.
A minimum of 4 years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) and 2+ years with Github Actions/Terraform/Cloudformation/Ansible is necessary.
At least 6 years of experience in strongly typed languages such as C#/TypeScript/C++ is required.
Candidates should have 2+ years of experience with Docker and ETL pipelines.
Experience with GraphQL is also required.
Nice-to-have qualifications include experience with video processing tools like FFMPEG, Kubernetes, and legacy systems migration.

CompScience offers a fast-paced startup environment where ideas can quickly become reality.
Employees have the opportunity to wear multiple hats and grow beyond their job descriptions.
The company promotes a remote-first culture with home office support.
Comprehensive health benefits are provided, including Medical, Dental, Vision, and HSA.
A 401(k) plan and life insurance are included in the benefits package.
Flexible time off and 12 weeks of parental leave are offered.
Professional development reimbursement is available to support employee growth.