Turo

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Turo$156K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience shipping high-scale code to production.
  • Familiarity with AI-enabled development and tooling.
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language: Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C.
  • Strong grasp of computer science fundamentals including data structures and algorithms.
  • Problem-solving mindset with a focus on helping others achieve their goals.
  • Passionate about backend technologies such as search, streaming, and databases.
  • Excellent communication skills for conveying complex technical ideas to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with product management, design, and engineers to enhance product features.
  • Produce, test, and ship high-quality code in a collaborative setting.
  • Identify and implement improvements in architecture and application design.
  • Develop diagnostic tools and utilities to resolve issues.
  • Ensure comprehensive technical design and documentation.
  • Adapt and thrive in a dynamic, creative work environment.
  • Drive innovation and efficiency in the team's processes.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for full-time employees.
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (country-specific).
  • Retirement plan with employer match.
  • Professional development stipend.
  • Turo host matching program to boost earnings for employees.
  • Turo travel credit for personal use.
  • Stipend for cell phone and internet expenses.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays.
  • In-office lunches, snacks, and activities for hybrid or full-time employees.
Full Job Description
What you will do:
  • You will collaborate extensively with product management, design, and engineers to develop product features that drive our metrics.

  • You will produce high-quality maintainable code, test it, collaboratively review it and ship it.

  • You will identify areas to improve and scale our architecture and application design.

  • You will develop tools and utilities to diagnose and fix problems.

  • Ensure proper technical design and documentation.

  • Work efficiently in a constantly changing and growing environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are desired.

Your profile:
  • Typically a minimum of 5 years experience shipping high-scale code to production.

  • Experience with AI-enabled development and tooling.

  • Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C

  • Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search.

  • Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals.

  • Passionate about search, streaming, database or other backend technologies.

  • Strong communicator. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you.

Bonus if you have:
  • Bachelor's/Master69s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $156,000 - $195,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule 6 Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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Turo Recruiting Scam Alert:

We69ve learned that there are scammers targeting job candidates by impersonating Turo and its employees. We ask candidates to be careful of fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity during their job search, especially if they69re contacted through unofficial channels (such as Instagram, Telegram, MS Teams, etc.). In general, Turo interacts with candidates through our and via turo.com email addresses, and we don69t ask candidates for sensitive financial or personal info or request money as part of the hiring process (so an application fee or equipment costs). If candidates are not sure whether they69re dealing with an impersonator, they can contact Turo69s Recruiting Team at [email protected]. Candidates can also report suspicious activity to the FTC or other appropriate authorities.

Turo AI Policy:

Turo may use AI-enabled tools to support our recruiting operations, including gathering information from candidates, drafting communications, helping with interview note-taking and assessment, and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI-enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews, the use of such tools, including any AI chatbots or note-takers, is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real-time, so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI-enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI-enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please let us know at .


Benefits
  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)

  • Retirement employer match

  • Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

  • Turo host matching program

  • Turo travel credit

  • Cell phone and internet stipend

  • Paid time off to relax and recharge

  • Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave

  • For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that69s underrepresented in tech, we69d love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world69s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us! Even if you don69t meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing company headquartered in San Francisco, California. The company was founded in 2009 by Shelby Clark and has since grown to over 10 million users in over 5,500 cities worldwide. Turo allows car owners to rent out their personal vehicles to other users, providing an alternative to traditional car rental companies. The company offers a variety of vehicles, from economy cars to luxury vehicles and sports cars.
Learn more about Turo
Size
200 employees
Industry
Founded
2009

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