CB Insights is hiring a
Senior Backend Engineer in Worldwide

Summary

CB Insights is hiring a backend engineer to help drive their business forward by developing features, improving search workflow and performance on a small Agile team. The company builds products that help clients make strategic business decisions using data. The engineering department is described as collaborative and open, with opportunities for growth and learning.

Requirements

• 3+ years professional experience in Go, Python, and/or JavaScript
• BS in Computer Science or similar work experience; advanced degrees also acceptable
• Relational database proficiency (e.g. MySQL, Aurora, PostgreSQL, Oracle)
• Proficiency developing in a Mac/Linux environment
• An interest in helping out across the stack as needed
• Experience with Elasticsearch or similar search engines
• Familiarity with search relevancy techniques to tune search results

Responsibilities

• Develop features, improve search workflow and performance on a small Agile team
• Consistently and frequently deliver solutions that are well-engineered, maintainable and tested within the agreed upon time frame
• Participate in code reviews and sprint planning, help identify opportunities, work through challenges and share knowledge with colleagues
• Collaborate with the product team to understand business requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Believer in Lean and Agile values and principles for building software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Helpful, Humble Human

Benefits

• Base salary
• Bonus opportunity
• Award-winning culture: recognized by Inc., Glassdoor, and Built-in for leadership, career opportunity, and engagement
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• Holistic compensation: cash, rich healthcare insurance benefits including PPO, HSA, and FSA options, Gympass, multiple mental health resources, pet insurance, 401k match, annual education stipend, and generous paid time off