Writer is hiring a
Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Summary

The job description is for a Backend Engineer position at Writer, a company specializing in enterprise generative AI. The role involves designing, developing, and maintaining backend systems using Scala and related technologies. The candidate should have experience with functional programming and Scala, as well as proficiency in Cats Effect or similar technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 5 +years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies
• Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure
• Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance
• Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security
• Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface
• Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years functional programming experience
• 7+ years Scala programming experience
• Several years experience with Cats Effect

Benefits

• Employer-covered medical plans, dental, vision, and life insurance
• FSA
• Competitive parental leave policy (parents actually work here!)
• Generous PTO
• Company stock options
• 401k plan with employer matching
• Flexible schedules