Senior and Staff Backend Software Engineer

Summary

Join Calm, a leading mental health app company, as a Senior or Staff Backend Software Engineer. You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems powering our mobile and web applications. This is an evergreen posting; we are always looking for talented individuals. We are hiring remote workers in specific locations: San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, New York City, or Minneapolis. The role involves collaborating with various teams and staying updated on the latest technologies. Successful candidates will have extensive experience in backend development and related technologies.

Requirements

• Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents): Javascript/Typescript
• GoLang
• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Terraform
• AWS / GCP / GKE
• Relational DBs / SQL
• Experience with REST API-based microservices design
• Strong focus on security, with the ability to clearly articulate potential attack vectors and design mitigations
• Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team
• Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
• Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
• Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Ability to leverage the expertise of others to facilitate professional growth and know when to seek assistance
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Senior level typically requires 8+ years of related experience
• Staff level typically requires 12+ years of related experience
• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field

Responsibilities

• Work directly with our customers and product managers to gather requirements and define technical specifications
• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure
• Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain
• Ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests
• Implement monitoring to detect and respond to system failures and performance issues
• Work with other teams, such as mobile development, QA, and DevOps, to ensure a smooth development and deployment process
• Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends
• Develop, mentor and train software engineers
• Provide high-quality code reviews that reduce defects and support the professional development of peers

Preferred Qualifications

Past experience building apps in highly controlled industries, i.e., healthcare

Benefits

• Equity
• Comprehensive benefits
• 401k
• Flexible time off