Software Engineer (backend)

ServiceNow • San Diego, CA

108d • $111,200 - $172,400

About The Position

What you get to do in this role: Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code by enforcing best practices around software engineering architecture and processes (Code Reviews, Unit testing, etc.). Work closely with Senior Staff Engineers and product owners to understand detailed requirements and own your code from design, implementation, test automation and delivery of high-quality product to our users. Help design software that is simple to use to allow customers to extend and customize the functionality to meet their specific needs. Help design and implement new products and features while also enhancing the existing product suite.

Requirements

• Experience with data structures, algorithms, object-oriented design, design patterns, and performance/scale considerations.
• Working knowledge and ability to use tools to assist with daily tasks (IDE, debugger, build tools, source control, ServiceNow instances, profilers, system administration/Unix tools).
• 2+ years of experience with Java or a similar OO language.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving.
• Experience in using AI Productivity tools such as Windsurf, Cursor, etc.

Responsibilities

• Build high-quality, clean, scalable and reusable code.
• Enforce best practices around software engineering architecture and processes.
• Work closely with Senior Staff Engineers and product owners.
• Understand detailed requirements and own your code from design to delivery.
• Help design software that is simple to use for customers.
• Design and implement new products and features.
• Enhance the existing product suite.

Benefits

• Base pay of $111,200 - $172,400.
• Equity (when applicable).
• Variable/incentive compensation.
• Health plans, including flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) Plan with company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
• Matching donations.
• Flexible time away plan.
• Family leave programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services