about 6 hours ago
Base Salary
$295k - $345k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the technical vision for the Communications Platform.
- Architect high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure for communication.
- Lead complex, cross-cutting technical initiatives across multiple teams.
- Own API and platform design philosophy with a focus on safety.
- Identify systemic risks and champion investments to address technical debt.
- Elevate technical quality through design reviews and best practices.
- Mentor and develop senior engineers, creating ownership opportunities.
- Partner with leadership to influence roadmap prioritization.
- Ensure production reliability and drive performance improvements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend or full-stack software engineering experience.
- Strong fundamentals in designing and operating distributed systems.
- Proficient in at least one server-side language (C#, Java, Go, C++).
- Ability to write clear technical specifications and reason about trade-offs.
- Experience driving projects from requirements through production.
- Proactive in shaping the roadmap and pushing for desired outcomes.
- Kind and generous in treating colleagues with respect.
- Advocate for AI-assisted development and continuous growth.
Benefits
- Eligible for equity compensation.
- Flexible onsite work schedule with optional presence on Mondays and Fridays.