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Original Job Post

Genies · 3 days ago

Senior Software Engineer, Backend

San Mateo, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$160K/yr - $190K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable, high-performance backend services that power both mobile and web applications, ensuring reliability and scalability.

Build with creativity and innovation while having opportunities to experiment with cutting-edge technologies and solutions applied everywhere from data storage to APIs to user-facing experiences and games.

Build and operate a high-quality infrastructure and service ecosystem, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Collaborate with the broader engineering team to help plan the company's long-term technology roadmap and define the future of their systems.

Support efforts to advance useful LLM and ML systems for end-users while gaining new knowledge from researchers.

Lead efforts to scale the infrastructure horizontally and vertically to accommodate the growing demand for avatar experiences, ensuring robustness and reliability even under increased load.

Demonstrate adaptability by taking on additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to the company's success and growth.

Qualification

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Nosql database designApi developmentDistributed databasesCaching systemsAmazon web servicesGoogle cloud platformObject-oriented language proficiencyExploratory skillsGoal articulationRisk articulationProblem-solvingHard-workingAnalyticalCreativeHighly motivatedVisionary influencingTeam player

Required

Must have completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master's degree is a plus)

7+ years of professional experience

Experience in NoSQL database design and development

Experience in developing, designing and working with APIs, distributed databases and caching systems

Experience with Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform

Proficiency in an object-oriented language such as Python, Golang, Java or C++

Robust exploratory/experimental skills

Self-starter, analytical, creative, highly motivated with a visionary spirit

Strong skills in terms of identifying and articulating goals and risks to management

Team player with strong influencing skills

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance for you and your family (Anthem + Kaiser Options Available), Dental and Vision Insurance

Competitive salaries and 401K program for all full-time employees

Flexible paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays, in addition to paid parental leave, bereavement leave, and jury duty leave for full-time employees

Health & wellness support through programs such as monthly wellness reimbursement

Working in a brand new, bright, open-environment and fun office space - there’s even a slide!

Choice of MacBook or Intel-based laptop

Company

Genies

An Avatar Technology Company

Founded in 2013

Los Angeles, California, USA

51-200 employees

https://genies.com

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