Cantina Labs
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Los Angeles or San Francisco · Staff+
Sponsorship not specified$200k-$240kDetected 20 days ago
JavaScriptTypeScriptGoNode.jsPostgreSQLDynamoDBAWSRESTCommunication
About the role
- This role is ideal for a self-sufficient senior software engineer who thrives in fast-paced environments.
- Gain exposure to the architecture and operations behind one of the fastest-growing social AI products globally.
- Contribute your expertise to help evolve team processes and technical infrastructure, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and data specialists, to deliver high-quality, performant, and maintainable features.
- Build and enhance AI-powered systems supporting user acquisition, onboarding, and engagement.
- Experiment with and implement new technologies to optimize user journeys and streamline customer experiences.
- Solid understanding of software design patterns, microservices architecture, and RESTful APIs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in Golang, Node.js, Javascript, TypeScript, Postgres, and AWS (Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, S3).
- Familiarity with third party services like Segment, Branch.io http://Branch.io, or similar marketing tools.
Skills
- 5-10 years of professional software engineering experience, with expertise in backend and cloud architectures.
Compensation
- The anticipated annual base salary range for this role is between $200,000 - $240,000.
- When determining compensation, a number of factors will be considered, including skills, experience, job scope, location, and competitive compensation market data.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and generous company equity
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance - 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
- 42 days of paid time off, including:
- Generous parental leave & fertility support
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- One Medical membership, and more!
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