Senior Software Engineer

Summary

Join Sift's API Platform team and contribute to the core functions of our Digital Trust & Safety platform. We build highly scalable, distributed services handling hundreds of millions of events daily, focusing on improving API latency and building customer value. The team uses a Java-based tech stack and works on challenging projects involving petabytes of data. We offer a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth, including quarterly growth cycles, tech talks, hackathons, and learning marathons. We also provide a remote-work approach and various benefits, including competitive compensation, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience building distributed backend systems using Java
• 3+ years experience designing/delivering highly-available services
• Experience with RESTful services, API design, and web technologies
• Experience with data pipelines
• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Strong communication & collaboration skills - a team-first, product-first mindset

Responsibilities

• Build highly scalable, distributed services that can handle hundreds of millions of events per day
• Partner with product management to help scope and shape project requirements
• Implement engineering solutions to address complex customer needs at scale
• Collaborate with other engineers within the API Platform team as well as across other engineering teams
• Help evolve and improve our engineering practices

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Includes financial rewards, annual 5% bonus, and stock options
• Health Insurance Stipend: Support for your medical and health related needs
• Sports and Wellness Stipend: Encouraging a healthy and active lifestyle
• Work From Home Stipend: Support in creating a productive home office setup
• Education Reimbursement: books, education courses, and conferences to support your professional growth
• Mental Health Days: Additional paid day offs to prioritize your well-being
• Language and Public Speaking Development: English courses and social activities within the company to enhance your communication skills