Senior Backend Engineer

Calm is on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. With the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, Calm offers trusted support for individuals and organizations.
$185,500 - $259,700
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Healthcare
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Description For Senior Backend Engineer

Calm is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Engineering Team. In this role, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our mobile and web applications. You'll work closely with a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and customers to ensure that our products are reliable, performant, and secure.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Collaborating with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical specifications
  • Designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems
  • Leading development of complex backend features and services
  • Writing high-quality, well-documented code with high test coverage
  • Implementing backend features with instrumentation and monitoring
  • Staying up-to-date on the latest backend technologies
  • Mentoring and training software engineers

Required skills and experience:

  • Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/GCP/GKE, Airbyte, and Relational DBs/SQL
  • Experience with REST API-based microservices design
  • Proven experience in fast-paced, agile environments
  • Strong problem-solving and learning abilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of related experience

Calm offers a competitive salary range of $185,500 - $259,700, along with equity, comprehensive benefits, 401k, and flexible time off. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

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Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems
  • Lead development of complex backend features and services
  • Write high-quality, well-documented code
  • Implement backend features with instrumentation and monitoring
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical specifications
  • Mentor and train software engineers

Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer

JavaScript
TypeScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • 8+ years of related experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Proficiency in Javascript/Typescript, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS/GCP/GKE, Airbyte, and Relational DBs/SQL
  • Experience with REST API-based microservices design
  • Strong problem-solving and learning abilities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer

401k
Equity
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401k
  • Flexible time off

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