Nextdoor · 6 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer - Backend
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $250K/yr
5+ years expNextdoor is the essential neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. As a Senior Software Engineer - Backend, you will develop and improve frameworks across frontend and backend services, collaborate with product management and design, and contribute to building impactful software for the community.
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Responsibilities
Backend development in a variety of languages/frameworks including:
Python/Django
Kotlin / JVM
SQL
GraphQL
Redis
Postgres
Kafka
AWS
Collaborating with product management, data science, and design to ensure we build the right things to maximize impact on neighbors
Working with other engineering teams in Toronto, San Francisco and beyond
Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
Self-starter who thrives in an ambiguous environment and focuses on delivering impact for our neighbors
Strong coding abilities in at least one language
Experience building and deploying flexible backend systems at scale
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Strong desire to learn about new technologies and systems
Eagerness to explore and apply AI and emerging technologies to reimagine how work gets done
Preferred
Python or Kotlin experience preferred
Benefits
We have you covered! Nextdoor employees can choose between a variety of great health plans.
We cover 100% of your personal monthly premium for health, dental, and vision – and provide a OneMedical membership for concierge care.
We also expect to award a meaningful equity grant for this role.
Company
Nextdoor
Nextdoor is a private social networking platform that connects neighbors for them to exchange helpful information, goods, and services.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$723.8MKey Investors
Benchmark
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2021-11-08IPO
Leadership Team
Nirav Tolia
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Michael Kiernan
Chief Revenue Officer
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