Software Engineer, Backend

Character.AI•Redwood City, CA

58d

About The Position

We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team. You will be responsible for building and maintaining scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products. Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications.
Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Go. Python and Go are preferred.
Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions.
Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
Understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.).
Knowledge of caching strategies and performance optimization techniques.
Experience working on large-scale, high-traffic applications.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
Exposure to machine learning or data-driven applications.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure.
Implement secure and efficient APIs to support frontend applications and third-party integrations.
Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability through effective architecture and engineering best practices.
Work closely with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to develop backend solutions that align with business and user needs.
Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and performance of backend systems.
Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability.
Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity.
Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems.

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