Character.AI

Character.AI

Software Engineer, Backend

Redwood City, CA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 226 days ago
PythonJavaGoDistributed SystemsBackend DevelopmentNoSQLPostgreSQLMySQLAWSGCPAzureCloud PlatformsDockerCI/CDDevOpsRESTKafkaRabbitMQMachine LearningCybersecurityCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • We are looking for a talented and motivated Backend Engineer to join our team.
  • Collaborating with designers, data scientists, and engineers, you'll play a key role in conceptualizing, designing, and delivering robust and efficient backend solutions.

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.
  • Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize system performance and reliability.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in backend development, building scalable and reliable applications.
  • Experience with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL solutions.
  • Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including REST and GraphQL.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

Nice to have

  • 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.
  • ABOUT CHARACTER.AI
  • Character.AI http://Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn and tell stories through interactive entertainment.
  • Over 20 million people visit Character.AI http://Character.AI every month, using our technology to supercharge their creativity and imagination.
  • Our platform lets users engage with tens of millions of characters, enjoy unlimited conversations, and embark on infinite adventures.

Benefits

  • Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability.
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