About the Role:As part of the Backend Engineering team, you'll design, build, and scale systems and services that revolutionize how users engage with our cutting-edge AI-powered platform. This role is ideal for a self-sufficient senior software engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about driving user acquisition, engagement, and retention.
Your work will have a direct impact on core business outcomes, including customer acquisition, retention, and product scalability.
What you'll do: - Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data specialists, to deliver high-quality, performant, and maintainable features.
- Build and enhance AI-powered systems supporting user acquisition, onboarding, and engagement.
- Experiment with and implement new technologies to optimize user journeys and streamline customer experiences.
- Gain exposure to the architecture and operations behind one of the fastest-growing social AI products globally.
- Contribute your expertise to help evolve team processes and technical infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.
What you'll bring: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-10 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend and cloud architectures.
- Proficiency in Golang, Node.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3).
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
- Familiarity with third party services like Segment, Branch.io, or similar marketing tools.
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.
- Experience with growth-focused projects, including optimizing user acquisition and retention.
Compensation:The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $200,000 - $240,000. When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Benefits:- Competitive salary and generous company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
- 42 days of paid time off, including:
- 15 PTO days
- 10 sick days
- 15 company holidays
- 2 floating holidays
- Generous parental leave & fertility support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Lifestyle spending account - $500/month to use however you'd like
- Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
- One Medical membership, and more!
