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Sesame

SWE - Backend Engineer

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2 months ago
Bellevue, WA, USA +2 moreMid Level / Senior
H1B Sponsor

Base Salary

$175k - $280k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design and build backend systems and services for Sesame's product.
  • Write durable software that addresses scalability, reliability, and correctness.
  • Develop frameworks and libraries for other engineers to utilize.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of services, including schema design and performance tuning.
  • Select and operate appropriate data stores for various tasks.
  • Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
  • Architect systems that integrate machine learning models effectively.
  • Propose and prototype tools to enhance developer efficiency.

Requirements

  • Expert-level programming skills in at least one language.
  • Strong understanding of distributed systems fundamentals.
  • Experience designing and building systems that handle real scale.
  • Proficient in database engineering with experience in complex schemas.
  • Familiarity with application-level protocols and networking.
  • Experience deploying and running services on Kubernetes.
  • Proven reliability engineering instincts from challenging on-call experiences.
  • A deep interest in a specific area of software development.

Benefits

  • 401 (k) max employer match: 3.5% of compensation.
  • 100% employer-paid health, vision, and dental benefits for you and your dependents.
  • Unlimited PTO and sick time.
  • Flexible spending account with employer matching up to $1,650/year.
  • Guardian Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Opportunity to share in the company's success with competitive stock options.