Senior Server Engineer, Achieve

Strava • San Francisco, CA

8h • Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking a Senior Server Engineer to join the Achieve Team , specializing in backend and server-side development to support product and feature initiatives for the Progress Tab on Strava’s mobile app. In this role, you will play a key part in designing and building scalable services and systems that elevate the Strava experience for millions of athletes worldwide. We follow a flexible hybrid model that translates to more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office — three days per week.

Requirements

• You have 7+ years of professional software development experience or equivalent expertise in backend engineering.
• You are proficient in at least one of Strava’s core backend languages (Ruby, Java, Scala, Python, or Go).
• You have experience with relational (e.g., MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., Redis, Cassandra) databases in production environments.
• You have a solid understanding of distributed systems, API design (GraphQL is a plus), and technologies like Kafka, Kubernetes, and Docker.
• You excel at mentoring engineers and fostering a positive, growth-oriented team culture.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using Strava’s tech stack (Ruby, Java, Scala, Python, Go, MySQL, Redis, Cassandra, Kafka, Kubernetes, Docker, Elasticsearch, and GraphQL).
• Develop and optimize APIs that seamlessly integrate with client-facing applications to deliver impactful features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including product managers, designers, and client-side engineers, to align technical implementation with business needs.
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of learning, growth, and technical excellence.
• Ensure service reliability, scalability, and performance while balancing technical debt with new feature development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed