Backend Engineer, Experimentation Application

LaunchDarkly is seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join their team working on their experimentation platform. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of software development and data-driven product decisions.

The position involves building and maintaining scalable services using Go and RESTful APIs, while working closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, product managers, data scientists, and designers. You'll be contributing to a platform that enables customers to run impactful, data-driven experiments with ease and confidence.

As a Backend Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and implementing scalable solutions, collaborating on architectural decisions, and leading feature development from conception to deployment. The role requires strong technical skills in backend development, particularly with Go, and experience with or interest in experimentation methodologies like A/B testing.

LaunchDarkly offers a competitive compensation package with salary ranges from $141,000 to $229,000 depending on location, plus equity and comprehensive benefits. The company operates in a high-trust, transparent environment and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

The ideal candidate will have 3-8 years of backend development experience, strong collaboration skills, and a passion for writing high-quality code. You'll thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can take initiative and contribute to improving engineering practices. Experience with cloud platforms and CI/CD practices is valuable for this role.

This is a remote position within the US, offering the flexibility to work from various locations while being part of a distributed team building innovative software delivery solutions. You'll be contributing to a platform that helps developers innovate faster while maintaining system stability and reliability.

LaunchDarkly's platform is focused on helping developers deliver software more effectively by providing tools for feature management and experimentation. The company's mission is to eliminate the risks in software development by helping teams control their software through feature flags and experimentation.

If you're passionate about backend development, interested in experimentation and data-driven development, and want to work with modern technologies in a collaborative environment, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while growing your career.