Software Engineer (Backend), Core Services

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the internet intelligence industry, addressing the challenge of limited trustworthy internet data by providing a comprehensive, accurate, and current map of the internet. It delivers real-time internet intelligence and actionable threat insights to global governments, over half of the Fortune 500, and leading threat intelligence providers worldwide.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer (Backend), Core Services is responsible for building and maintaining the critical backend infrastructure that supports authentication, authorization, analytics, and user/account management on the platform. This role contributes to developing secure, scalable systems that underpin core business functions, collaborating with product and engineering teams to deliver high-quality software.

3. Responsibilities:

• Implement and extend services delivering core platform functionality

• Support authentication, authorization, and analytics features

• Build, test, deploy, and monitor distributed services

• Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver end-to-end features

• Evolve the public API as platform capabilities expand

• Enhance developer experience for internal teams and external API users

• Own small-to-medium features from design through launch with guidance

• Share on-call duties and manage straightforward incidents with team support

4. Requirements:

• Experience developing backend services in Go (Golang)

• Foundational understanding of distributed systems and operational challenges

• General knowledge of database design and access patterns

• Hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure such as AWS or GCP

• Strong collaboration, communication, and troubleshooting skills

• Proven ability to deliver well-defined work with quality and learn from feedback

• Openness to using AI responsibly to improve efficiency and impact

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• For high cost of living areas, salary range is $143,000 USD - $177,000 USD plus bonus eligibility and equity

• For other US locations, salary range is $125,000 USD - $165,000 USD plus bonus eligibility and equity

• Pay and job level depend on qualifications, market demands, and work location

6. Benefits & Perks:

• Equity participation

• Health, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement plan with company contribution

• Parental leave

• Mental health and wellness benefits

• Flexible paid time off

• Professional development stipend

• Sales incentive pay for sales roles and annual bonus for eligible non-sales roles

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

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