Strava · 1 month ago
Senior Server Engineer, Achieve
Strava SF
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $220K/yr
7+ years expStrava is the app for active people, connecting over 150 million athletes worldwide. They are seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join the Achieve Team, focusing on backend and server-side development to enhance the Progress Tab on Strava’s mobile app. The role involves designing scalable services and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful features.
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Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Strava’s tech stack (Ruby, Java, Scala, Python, Go, MySQL, Redis, Cassandra, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, Elasticsearch, and GraphQL)
Develop and optimize APIs that seamlessly integrate with client-facing applications to deliver impactful features
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, designers, and client-side engineers, to align technical implementation with business needs
Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and technical excellence
Ensure service reliability, scalability, and performance while balancing technical debt with new feature development
Qualification
Required
7+ years of professional software development experience or equivalent expertise in backend engineering
Proficient in at least one of Strava's core backend languages (Ruby, Java, Scala, Python, or Go)
Experience with relational (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Redis, Cassandra) databases in production environments
Solid understanding of distributed systems, API design (GraphQL is a plus), and technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker
Excel at mentoring engineers and fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture
Company
Strava
Strava is a social fitness app that tracks running, cycling, and workouts, connecting athletes.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$151.85MKey Investors
Sequoia CapitalJackson Square VenturesMadrone Capital Partners
2025-05-22Series Unknown
2025-05-22Debt Financing
2020-11-17Series F· $110M
Leadership Team
Michael Martin
CEO & Board Member
Rob Terrell
Chief Technology Officer
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