Deep understanding of networks and distributed systems
Strong grasp of operating system fundamentals
Experience with full development cycle for software components
Ability to handle bugs and troubleshoot independently
Practical mindset for problem-solving
Responsibilities
Independently deal with bugs and investigate code
Schedule tasks and manage development priorities
Make informed technical decisions and take ownership
Understand and work across the entire technology stack
Develop and maintain a component from start to finish
Adapt code to meet evolving post-launch requirements
Write maintainable code with flexibility in mind
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Informal and thriving work atmosphere
Above-average perks and fringe benefits
First-class workplace hardware and software
Remote hardware allowance
Full Job Description
Ahrefs is looking for a backend developer with deep understanding of networks, distributed systems, OS fundamentals and taste for simple and efficient architectural designs. Our backend is mostly implemented in OCaml with some C++.
In this role, be prepared to deal with 25 petabytes of live data, OCaml and Linux on a daily basis.
Ahrefs OCaml Basic Requirements:
Proficiency in OCaml
Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential
The ideal candidate is expected to:
Independently deal with bugs, schedule tasks and investigate code
Make well-reasoned technical choices and take responsibility for them
Understand the whole technology stack at all levels: from network and user-space code to OS internals and hardware
Handle full development cycle of a single component i.e. formalize task, write code and tests, setup and support production, resolve user requests
Approach problems with a practical mindset and suppress perfectionism when time is a priority
Write flexible, maintainable code and adapt to post-launch requirements/tweaks
These requirements stem naturally from our approach to development with fast feedback cycle, highly-focused personal areas of responsibility and strong tendency to vertical component splitting.
If your preference is leaning towards making the web functional and working on user-facing stuff, you may want to consider our ReasonML position instead. What You Get
We offer:
Competitive compensation package
Informal and thriving work atmosphere
Above-average perks and fringe benefits
[Office] First-class workplace (hardware, software, etc) in the modern office
[Remote] Hardware allowance
Ahrefs does not engage with agencies or third party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!
