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Senior Software Engineer – Backend

Senior Software Engineer – Backend

CompanyNextdoor
LocationNew York, NY, USA
Salary$153000 – $230000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelSenior

Requirements

  • 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
  • Strong coding and debugging abilities across multiple systems and domains
  • Experience designing, building and deploying flexible backend systems at scale
  • High-initiative leader who can drive technical vision to enable the rapid iteration of Nextdoor’s product
  • Strong desire to learn about new technologies and systems

Responsibilities

  • Backend development in a variety of languages/frameworks including: Python/Django, Kotlin / JVM, Go, SQL, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres, Kafka, AWS
  • Mentoring a team of talented engineers designing and building the next generation of Nextdoor
  • Collaborating with product management, data science, and design to ensure we build the right things to maximize impact on neighbors
  • Working with engineers in Toronto, New York, San Francisco and beyond
  • Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
  • Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture

Preferred Qualifications

    No preferred qualifications provided.