Bird · 5 hours ago
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$165K/yr - $190K/yr
6+ years expBird is a global leader in micromobility, dedicated to shaping the future of urban movement. They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in backend development to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that support their software applications and services.
Electric VehicleMobileMobile AppsRide SharingTransportation
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain backend APIs and comprehensive documentation
Collaborate closely with business partners, including mobile, firmware, and UI/UX teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery
Lead architecture design initiatives with a focus on scalability, performance, and future maintainability
Write well-crafted functional tests and ensure code quality across backend services
Build and optimize large-scale data processing systems to respond to user behavior and drive operational efficiency
Proactively troubleshoot and resolve issues to ensure smooth operation of our backend systems
Design and implement fault-tolerant, highly available systems to guarantee uptime and stability
Participate in a 24/7 support rotation for critical systems, ensuring fast response times and minimal disruption
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in STEM with 6+ years of relevant professional experience
Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals, data structures, and algorithms
Expertise in object-oriented design and large-scale application development
Experience building internal tools using React
Proven experience with SQL and databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, Redis, MongoDB)
Proficiency in Java, Kotlin, or other JVM-based languages (e.g., Scala, Clojure, Groovy, JRuby)
Preferred
Hands-on experience with real-time streaming systems such as Flink
Knowledge of frameworks and tools such as Dropwizard, Dagger, AWS, Terraform, Kafka, and Redis
Familiarity with integrating distributed APIs in a fault-tolerant and resilient manner
Experience mentoring and leading junior engineers
Benefits
Plenty of time off to relax and recharge, plus a wellness resource to help you wind down.
A work-from-home stipend.
An employer-paid healthcare package.
Of course, Bird ride credits to get you where you need to be!
Company
Bird
Bird designs a vehicle sharing platform that provides affordable transportation solutions to communities across the world.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$916MKey Investors
MacKinnon, Bennett & CompanySequoia CapitalCraft Ventures
2022-12-20Post Ipo Debt· $33M
2022-05-16Post Ipo Equity· $100M
2021-11-05Post Ipo Equity· $160M
Leadership Team
Michael Washinushi
Co-CEO Third Lane Mobility
Hunter Gray
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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Canaan Partners
2025-12-03
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