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Senior Software Engineer – Backend
Company | Nextdoor |
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Location | San Francisco, CA, USA |
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Salary | $153000 – $212000 |
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Type | Full-Time |
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Degrees | Bachelor’s |
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Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
- Self-starter who thrives in an ambiguous environment and focuses on delivering impact for our neighbors
- Strong coding abilities in at least one language. Python or Kotlin experience preferred
- Experience building and deploying flexible backend systems at scale
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Strong desire to learn about new technologies and systems
Responsibilities
- Backend development in a variety of languages/frameworks including: Python/Django, Kotlin / JVM, SQL, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres, Kafka, AWS
- Collaborating with product management, data science, and design to ensure we build the right things to maximize impact on neighbors
- Working with other engineering teams in Toronto, 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.