Calm · 6 hours ago
Staff Engineer, Backend
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$176K/yr - $250K/yr
12+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Work directly with our customers and product managers to gather requirements and define technical specifications
Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure
Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain
Ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests
Implement monitoring to detect and respond to system failures and performance issues
Work with other teams, such as mobile development, QA, and DevOps, to ensure a smooth development and deployment process
Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends
Develop, mentor and train software engineers
Qualification
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Required
Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents)
Experience with REST API-based microservices design
Strong focus on security, with the ability to clearly articulate potential attack vectors and design mitigations
Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide high-quality code reviews that reduce defects and support the professional development of peers
Ability to leverage the expertise of others to facilitate professional growth and know when to seek assistance
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
This role typically requires 12 years of related experience
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field
Preferred
Past experience building apps in highly controlled industries, i.e., healthcare
Benefits
Equity
Comprehensive benefits
401k
Flexible time off
Company
Calm
Calm offers a global health and wellness brand application designed to help its users meditate and relax.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$218.04MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture PartnersTPG GrowthInsight Partners
2021-02-05Series Unknown
2020-12-08Series C· $75M
2019-09-01Secondary Market
Leadership Team
Alex Tew
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chairman
Nina Bankar
Vice President of Account Management
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