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Staff Backend Software Engineer

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Hybrid
Sunnyvale, CA
265K-311K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Sunnyvale, CA
265K-311K Annually
Senior level
Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs. Lead technical design and implementation of distributed, service-oriented and event-driven architectures. Perform code reviews, ensure security and performance, troubleshoot complex production incidents, and lead root-cause analysis and remediation. Hybrid role with 3 days in-office and ~20% domestic travel.
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DUTIES : Design, develop, and maintain large-scale backend systems and APIs that support business-critical applications and services. Lead the technical design and implementation of distributed systems, including service-oriented and event-driven architectures. Review code and technical designs to ensure quality, reliability, security, and performance. Troubleshoot complex production issues and lead root-cause analysis and remediation efforts. 20% domestic travel required. Hybrid Work Policy - 3 days In-office, 2 days remote - Must be able to report to local office.
REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field of study and Eight (8) years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation OR alternatively, a Master's degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field of study and Six (6) years of experience as a Software Engineer or related occupation. Five (5) years of experience with: Backend programming languages including Java and Kotlin; and Building and operating distributed systems and microservices architectures. Four (4) years of experience with: RESTful APIs, asynchronous messaging, and event-driven systems; and Databases including relational and NoSQL, and data modeling. Three (3) years of experience with: Cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP, and containerized environments; CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment practices; and Security, authentication, and authorization concepts in backend systems.
Compensation:
• The expected base compensation for this role is $264,514.00 to $310,900.00 Annually.
• Actual base compensation within the identified range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.
• Bonus Potential: An incentive pay program offers payouts based on company performance, job level, and individual performance.
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