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Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Gabb creates safe tech solutions for kids, focusing on keeping families connected while maintaining child safety in the digital world.
Lehi, UT, USA
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Consumer

Description For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Gabb Wireless is on a mission to revolutionize how children interact with technology, creating safe tech solutions that enable kids to be kids in today's digital world. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you'll be joining a purpose-driven company that's scaling its systems to support millions of concurrent users.

The role involves developing scalable backend services and micro-services, with a focus on system architecture and performance optimization. You'll be working with modern technologies and tackling challenging problems in caching, data representation, and system integration. The position requires expertise in various backend languages (Python, PHP, Ruby) and systems languages (C/C++, Go, Rust), along with experience in API development and payment processing systems.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on families' lives while working in a fast-paced startup environment. The company offers an impressive benefits package, including unlimited PTO, flexible scheduling, comprehensive insurance coverage, and equity participation. The hybrid work environment provides the perfect balance of collaboration and flexibility.

What makes this role particularly appealing is the combination of technical challenges and meaningful purpose. You'll be part of a team that's not just building software, but creating solutions that help protect children while keeping families connected. The position offers significant growth opportunities, with chances to mentor other engineers and influence system architecture decisions.

The company culture emphasizes work-life balance and community involvement, even offering paid time for community service. Located in Lehi, UT, Gabb provides an energetic and collaborative workplace environment where your contributions will directly impact the company's mission to bring back the magic of childhood in the digital age.

Last updated a month ago

Responsibilities For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

  • Design, write, and maintain APIs used by mobile and web applications
  • Architect systems for high availability and scalability
  • Create monitoring and instrumentation systems for performance
  • Design systems that integrate multiple services, both in-house and third-party
  • Harness AI tools to increase productivity and quality
  • Develop scalable backend services and micro-services
  • Ensure system performance through load testing and monitoring

Requirements For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Python
PHP
Ruby
Go
Rust
  • 5-10 years of experience in software development with backend systems
  • BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent industry experience
  • Experience building APIs with REST, JSON, or other protocols
  • Experience in backend systems languages (Python, PHP, Ruby)
  • Experience in systems languages (C/C++, Go, Rust)
  • Familiarity with Stripe or other payment processing solutions
  • Willingness to learn on-the-fly

Benefits For Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Flexible/hybrid schedules
  • Generously covered insurance premiums (up to 100% based on tenure)
  • Stock options
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid community service time

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