distributed systems engineer

Chalk

<div>
 
 
 
 About Chalk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chalk is building the data platform that powers the future of machine learning applications. We tear down complexity, latency, and scale barriers that have traditionally constrained ML capabilities. Our platform combines Rust-speed performance with elegant tools that developers love to use. Leading companies depend on Chalk for everything from stopping fraudulent credit card swipes, diagnosing sepsis, and maximizing clean energy capture. We've recently raised a
 
 $50 million Series A
 
 , led by Felicis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 About the role
 
 
 
 
 We are hiring Software Engineers to join our team. This is an opportunity to join us in-person as an early employee and make a large impact at a high growth start-up. You will tackle challenging engineering problems with a high degree of autonomy and ownership.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We work in-person Monday through Friday in our SF and NY offices. We don&rsquo;t currently offer remote or hybrid positions.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 We are looking for a software engineer with a strong background in systems engineering. At Chalk we are solving problems drawn from the fields of DBMS query planning &amp; optimization, compilers, and distributed analytical data processing systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 Chalk uses dynamic and static analysis of Python programs in order to optimize arbitrary user Python code, infers and orchestrates infrastructure implied by the structure of that code, and tracks metadata about flow of data through these systems.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What you will do
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Work directly with Chalk&rsquo;s co-founders to productionize our first iteration
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 Write Python and Rust
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 Design, implement, ship, and maintain significant components of our query planning and execution engine
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 Iterate rapidly to improve Chalk&rsquo;s platform in response to customer needs
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 What we&rsquo;re looking for
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 2+ years experience of professional backend software engineering experience
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 Strong working knowledge of computer science fundamentals. We&rsquo;re not looking for experience from drilling leet code &ndash; we need folks who are comfortable building and maintaining real systems
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 Comfort with leading development of new components of existing systems, and with taking ownership of existing software
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 Track record of learning new concepts quickly
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 Ability to work autonomously &amp; to make pragmatic tradeoffs with an eye towards business outcomes
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 Strong communication skills
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 Bonus points
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Experience implementing data infrastructure
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 Experience with distributed systems/compilers/query planners
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 Experience with Rust
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 Experience with developing PaaS-like software
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 Benefits
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ⚕️Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
 
 
 🏦 Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA
 
 
 🦮 Expert Healthcare Guidance
 
 
 💵 Retirement savings
 
 
 🎄15 company holidays each year
 
 
 🏖️15 days of personal time off each year
 
 
 🚌 Flex Commuter Benefits
 
 
 🌮 Daily lunch and dinner on Chalk
 
 
 🥤Office is fully-stocked with drinks and snacks to fuel your work day.
 
 
 🍽️ Staying late? Dinner is on us
 
 
 🚖 Staying even later? Grab an Uber / Lyft home on Chalk
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Compensation
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Chalk offers early team members a generous salary + equity package based on experience and competitive benefits.
 
 
 
 
 
 Actual compensation awarded to successful candidates will be based on several factors, including but not limited to: market, location, scope of the position and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process.
 
 
 
 
 
 Our comprehensive total package plays a major role in how we recognize individuals for the impact they will have on Chalk&rsquo;s growth and us achieving our goals.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Inclusivity
 
 
 
 
 Chalk is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and inclusion and provide reasonable accommodations to anyone in need of individualized support.
 
</div>

Software Engineer

EvenUp

<div>EvenUp is on a mission to close the justice gap using technology and AI. We empower personal injury lawyers and victims to get the justice they deserve. Our products enable law firms to secure faster settlements, higher payouts, and better outcomes for victims injured through no fault of their own in vehicle collisions, accidents, natural disasters, and more.
We are one of the fastest-growing vertical SaaS companies in history, and we are just getting started. EvenUp is backed by top VCs, including Bessemer Venture Partners, Bain Capital Ventures, SignalFire, and Lightspeed. We are looking to expand our team with talented, driven, and collaborative individuals who seek to have a lasting impact. Learn more at www.evenuplaw.com.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Life as an Engineer at EvenUp
</h1><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">Location &amp; Work Model</h1>
This is a hybrid role, with an expectation of being in our SF office three days per week.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
About the Team</h1>
The AI Platform team is responsible for building the foundational systems that make large language models accessible, reliable, and scalable across EvenUp&rsquo;s engineering organization. Sitting at the intersection of backend engineering, ML systems, and platform enablement, this team empowers product and application teams to safely and efficiently leverage LLMs in production. The team has already built and deployed industry-leading legal AI models that extract, structure, and summarize complex documents used by clients every day. Their work directly powers EvenUp&rsquo;s ability to deliver faster, higher-quality outcomes for injury victims&mdash;bringing greater fairness, accessibility, and leverage to an otherwise opaque legal system.
What makes this team unique is its deeply technical, multi-disciplinary collaboration between Data Scientists, ML Researchers, and Software Engineers, all working together to bring AI systems into production at scale. The team is focused on building reliable, production-grade AI platforms&mdash;not one-off experiments&mdash;ensuring that LLM-powered systems are robust, scalable, and safe to operate. By creating shared infrastructure and tooling, the AI Platform team has a high-leverage impact across the entire engineering organization, enabling teams to move faster while maintaining high standards for quality and reliability.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h1><ul><li>
Own and evolve core backend systems and platforms that enable LLM-powered products at scale</li><li>
Drive the technical direction of complex, high-impact initiatives with significant ambiguity</li><li>
Partner closely with Product, ML, and Infrastructure teams to translate abstract requirements into robust engineering solutions</li><li>
Design and deliver scalable, reliable, and maintainable systems that power production-grade AI applications</li><li>
Raise the technical bar through mentorship, best practices, and architectural leadership</li><li>
Influence long-term platform and infrastructure roadmaps with a focus on scalability, maintainability, and developer velocity</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What You&rsquo;ll Do</h1><ul><li>
Execution &amp; Delivery: Build, ship, and iterate on backend systems that support production-grade LLM applications. Deliver high-quality, maintainable code using a modern tech stack (e.g., Python, Postgres, Kubernetes, Elasticsearch)</li><li>
Architecture &amp; Quality: Lead the architecture and design of resilient, scalable distributed systems. Establish and uphold best practices around system design, performance, observability, and reliability</li><li>
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Product, ML, Data, and Infrastructure teams to scope, design, and deliver impactful solutions. Translate high-level product needs into clear technical plans and execution paths</li><li>
Ownership &amp; Growth: Own projects end-to-end&mdash;from early design through deployment and continuous iteration. Mentor engineers and act as a force multiplier across the organization. Evaluate and introduce new tools and technologies to continuously improve platform capabilities</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Look For</h1><ul><li>
Strong experience building and scaling backend systems, platforms, or infrastructure</li><li>
Proven ability to lead complex technical initiatives across teams or domains</li><li>
Deep understanding of distributed systems, system design, and technical tradeoff analysis</li><li>
High standards for code quality, architecture, and long-term maintainability</li><li>
Proficiency in Python, with experience in additional languages such as NodeJS, Go, Java, or C++</li><li>
Clear, structured communication and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders</li><li>
Comfort operating in fast-paced, high-growth, and ambiguous environments</li><li>
A strong sense of ownership, accountability, and technical leadership</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Bonus (Nice to Have)</h1><ul><li>
Experience working with AI/ML systems or LLM-powered applications</li><li>
Exposure to AI platforms, developer enablement tooling, or ML-heavy environments</li><li>
Background in legal tech, mission-driven products, or social-impact engineering</li><li>
Prior startup or scale-up experience</li></ul>
#LI-Hybrid
Notice to Candidates:
EvenUp has been made aware of fraudulent job postings and unaffiliated third parties posing as our recruiting team &ndash; please know that we have no affiliation or connection to these situations. We only post open roles on our career page (evenuplaw.com/careers) or reputable job boards like our official LinkedIn or Indeed pages, and all official EvenUp recruitment emails will come from the domains @evenuplaw.com, @evenup.ai, @ext-evenuplaw.com, no-reply@ashbyhq.com or no‑reply@canditech.io email addresses.
To ensure fairness and proper consideration, we do not accept resumes or expressions of interest via email or social media messages. If you&rsquo;re interested in a role, please submit your application directly through our careers page.
If you receive communication from someone you believe is impersonating EvenUp, please report it to us at talent-ops-team@evenuplaw.com. Examples of fraudulent domains include &ldquo;careers-evenuplaw.com&rdquo; and &ldquo;careers-evenuplaws.com&rdquo;.
Benefits &amp; Perks:
As part of our total rewards package, we offer attractive benefits and perks to our employees, including:<ul><li>
Choice of medical, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your family</li><li>
Additional insurance coverage options for life, accident, or critical illness</li><li>
Flexible paid time off, sick leave, short-term and long-term disability</li><li>
10 US observed holidays, and Canadian statutory holidays by province</li><li>
A home office stipend</li><li>
401(k) for US-based employees and RRSP for Canada-based employees</li><li>
Paid parental leave</li><li>
A local in-person meet-up program</li><li>
Hubs in San Francisco and Toronto</li></ul>
Please note the above benefits &amp; perks are for full-time employees
EvenUp is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Compensation Range: $114.8K - $317.2K</div>

Staff Software Engineer, Platform

Valon

<div>
 
 About The Company
 
 
 
 Valon is building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance, starting with mortgage servicing.
 
 
 We're a Series C company backed by a16z, transforming industries that others have written off as too complex to innovate.
 
 
 Rather than build on top of broken legacy systems, we took a different approach: we built and operate our own mortgage servicing business managing $110+ billion in loans. This wasn't the end goal, it was how we deeply understood the complexity needed to build software that actually works in regulated industries.
 
 
 The results speak for themselves. We've transformed mortgage servicing from a 0% margin business into 60%+ margins while dramatically improving customer experience. Major enterprise contracts are now deploying across the industry.
 
 
 ValonOS is our unified platform that makes every process structured and programmable and it is perfectly positioned for the AI era. When everything flows through one system with rich data, AI agents don't just automate tasks, they continuously improve entire operations. Mortgage servicing is just the beginning of our vision to transform regulated industries and beyond.
 
 
 
 Engineering at Valon
 
 
 
 We are building the AI-native operating system for regulated finance&mdash;starting with mortgage servicing. Our system of record powers real operations at national scale, with $100B+ in loans, 500K+ customers, and AI agents executing real workflows. Our engineering team is here to power the software ecosystem to disrupt one of the most outdated and regulated spaces in the financial sector - the mortgage industry. We&rsquo;ve built out the foundation of a modern mortgage servicing platform that can accurately handle billions of dollars at scale, but we&rsquo;re just getting started. At Valon, we want you to do the best work of your life. You'll be surrounded by a tight-knit community of exceptional people from places like Stripe, Jane Street, Meta, and Google who care deeply about their work and each other. Our problem space is complex, but you&rsquo;ll get a lot of autonomy so that you can learn quickly, execute effectively, and deliver the highest level of business impact.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Learn new concepts and technologies quickly and apply them to challenging problems
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 Design and build robust and extensible infrastructure to handle evolving and complex federal, state, and agency regulations
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 Dive deep to understand the inner workings of a highly complex industry
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 Work with Product and Design to define the best experience for our customers
 
 
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 Ideal Background
 
 
 
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 0-1 year of software engineering experience building quality software applications at scale
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 Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
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 Strong communicator. Able to work cross-functionally to balance product and technical requirements
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 Great at building scalable systems from scratch with a fast turnaround
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 Experience with one or more of the following: web application development, mobile application development, building large-scale distributed systems, or infrastructure management
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 Time management skills that will maximize efficiency in a fast paced startup environment
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Base Compensation Band: $130,000-$155,000
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 This Base Compensation pay range applies to our New York City located staff and may differ according to location.
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 Compensation: competitive salary with a meaningful stake in the company via equity, and 401k plan
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 Health &amp; well-being: we&rsquo;ll invest in your physical and mental well-being with comprehensive medical, dental, &amp; vision benefits
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 Commuter benefits: We offer pre-tax deductions for public transportation, rideshare services, and parking expenses to make your commute more affordable and convenient.
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 Grow together: Company wide orientation for you to successfully onboard and other learning &amp; development opportunities including regular review cycles that feature 360 degree feedback
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 Play together: quarterly budgets for team and company outings. Use it for team swag, cooking classes, or team dinners!
 </li>
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 Generous time off: flexible paid time off, sick days, and 11 company holidays
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 Baby bonding time!: 12 weeks off for both birthing and non-birthing parents - fully paid so you can focus your energy on your newest addition
 
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 Throughout the interview process, please remember that emails will only be from
 
 
 valon.com
 
 
 email addresses. We will never ask for any personally identifiable information during the interview process itself. Please reach out to talent@valon.com if you have any requests to verify the authenticity of an outreach.
 
 
 
 
 Valon is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Valon makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.
 
</div>

Software Engineer - New Grad

Twitch

<div>
 
 About Us
 
 
 
 Twitch is the world&rsquo;s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day.
 
 
 We&rsquo;re about community, inside and out. You&rsquo;ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We&rsquo;re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we&rsquo;re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we&rsquo;re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 The Twitch Ads team manages a comprehensive advertising ecosystem that balances revenue generation with user and advertiser satisfaction. We deliver promotional content through multiple channels while maintaining seamless experiences for viewers, creators and advertisers. Our team is responsible for driving up Ad Supply quality for Twitch and enabling Ad Demand via various domains including Ads Targeting, Brand Safety&amp;Suitability, Measurement, Privacy and Ads Data Platform. These critical technical solutions drive essential business operations and enable trustworthy products for advertisers that are measurable and targetable.
 
 
 You will become an expert across the breadth of services powering these products - architecting, building, and operating them and working closely with the engineers within the Twitch Ads and Amazon Ads orgs. You will be empowered to work across the stack, and will partner with other engineers, product managers, designers, and data analysts to deliver solutions.
 
 
 This position is in San Francisco, CA.
 
 
 
 You Will:
 
 
 
 
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 Work with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences and products
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 Build distributed applications at scale
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 Collaborate with both your team and related teams - fostering shared understanding of how to solve problems and deliver solutions
 </li>
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 Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact
 
 
 
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 You Have:
 
 
 
 
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 1+ Years experience developing software in a professional environment
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 Prior experience building consumer-facing products at scale
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 Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks
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 Proven ability with algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and schema design
 </li>
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 Minimum of Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
 
 
 
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 Bonus Points
 
 
 
 
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 Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: Golang, Typescript/React
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 Experience building software and services using AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions
 </li>
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 Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch
 
 
 
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 Perks
 
 
 
 
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 Medical, Dental, Vision &amp; Disability Insurance
 </li>
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 401(k)
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 Maternity &amp; Parental Leave
 </li>
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 Flexible PTO
 </li>
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 Amazon Employee Discount
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
 
 
 
 Job ID: TW9032
 
 
 
 Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. This position will remain open until filled. For more information, please visit https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/#learn-more. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.
 
 
 
 US Pay Per Year
 
 
 $99,500&mdash;$200,000 USD
 
 
 
 Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
 
 
 
 
 Twitch values your privacy. Please consult our Candidate Privacy Notice, for information about how we collect, use, and disclose personal information of our candidates.
 
</div>

Software Engineer I, Ad Demand

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
If you are interested in this position, please apply on Twitch's Career site https://www.twitch.tv/jobs/en/ 
 
About Us: 
 
Twitch is the world&rsquo;s biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It is where thousands of communities come together for whatever, every day. 
 
We&rsquo;re about community, inside and out. You&rsquo;ll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We&rsquo;re on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we&rsquo;re up to on LinkedIn and X, and discover the projects we&rsquo;re solving on our Blog. Be sure to explore our Interviewing Guide to learn how to ace our interview process. 
 
About the Role 
 
Creators are the backbone of Twitch, and their sustainability relies primarily on their ability to earn a living doing what they love. As a member of the engineering team, you will report to the Senior Engineering Manger of the Creator Sponsorships team. Your core focus will be building products and features that unlock influencer marketing at scale, enabling creators to earn a living and driving value for brands. 
 
Our team owns Creator Sponsorships and Drops, with products ranging from greenfield and experimental, to scaled and used by millions. You will become an expert across the breadth of services powering these products - architecting, building, and operating them. You will be empowered to work across the stack, and will partner with other engineers, product managers, designers, and data specialists to deliver solutions. 
 
This position is hybrid with a base in San Francisco, CA or Seattle, WA. 
 
You Will 
 
<ul><li>Work with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences</li><li>Build distributed applications at scale</li></ul>
- Collaborate with both your team and related teams - fostering shared understanding of how to solve common problems and deliver solutions
 
<ul><li>Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact</li></ul> 
Perks 
<ul><li>Medical, Dental, Vision &amp; Disability Insurance</li><li>401(k)</li><li>Maternity &amp; Parental Leave</li><li>Flexible PTO</li><li>Amazon Employee Discount</li></ul> 
About the team 
Twitch is the world's biggest live streaming service, with global communities built around gaming, entertainment, music, sports, cooking, and more. It's where millions of people come together to chat, interact, and make their own entertainment. 
 
We're about community, inside and out. You'll find coworkers who are eager to team up, collaborate, and smash (or elegantly solve) problems together. We're on a quest to empower live communities, so if this sounds good to you, see what we're up to on LinkedIn and Twitter, get interviewing tips on Instagram, and discover projects we're solving on our Blog.</div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>1+ years of professional software development experience</li><li>Prior experience building consumer-facing products at scale</li><li>Proficient coding skills in modern languages and frameworks</li><li>Proven ability with algorithms, data structures, data modeling, and schema design</li><li>Minimum of Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>Experience with languages/frameworks we use at Twitch: Golang, Typescript/React</li><li>Experience building software and services using AWS technologies such as ECS, DynamoDB, Lambda, SQS, and Step Functions</li><li>Familiarity with Twitch, gaming, and/or streaming on Twitch</li></ul> 
Twitch is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Los Angeles County applicants: Job duties for this position include: work safely and cooperatively with other employees, supervisors, and staff; adhere to standards of excellence despite stressful conditions; communicate effectively and respectfully with employees, supervisors, and staff to ensure exceptional customer service; and follow all federal, state, and local laws and Company policies. Criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship with some of the material job duties of this position. These include the duties and responsibilities listed above, as well as the abilities to adhere to company policies, exercise sound judgment, effectively manage stress and work safely and respectfully with others, exhibit trustworthiness and professionalism, and safeguard business operations and the Company&rsquo;s reputation. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
 
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
 
Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $99,500/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.</div>

Cardless

<div>
 Cardless is looking for an experienced backend engineer to join our exceptional team! You&rsquo;ll play a key role in designing, building, and scaling the systems that power our co-branded credit card platform spanning domains like applications, accounts, transactions, fraud, risk, and rewards.
 
 
 As a software engineer, your responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performance backend systems and services that support Cardless&rsquo;s core financial products
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 Contribute to architectural discussions and decisions to evolve our platform as we grow
 </li>
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 Take ownership of projects from design through production &mdash; including requirements gathering, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance
 </li>
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 Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, other engineers, and stakeholders (external partners, risk, compliance) to deliver high-quality features quickly and reliably
 </li>
 <li>
 Identify and drive improvements in system reliability, observability, performance, and developer experience
 </li>
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 Provide technical guidance and thought partnership to peers across the engineering organization
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 What We Look For
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Strong experience designing and implementing backend systems and services that operate at scale (typically 5+ years of industry experience)
 </li>
 <li>
 Solid understanding of distributed systems, APIs, databases, and infrastructure fundamentals
 </li>
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 Proficiency with a modern backend language (e.g. Java, Python) and ecosystem
 </li>
 <li>
 Track record of delivering complex technical projects end-to-end, collaborating effectively with cross-functional partners
 </li>
 <li>
 Deep, low-level expertise in one or more backend domains (e.g., databases, scaling systems, distributed systems)
 </li>
 <li>
 Passion for building robust, maintainable systems that have real-world impact for customers
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Nice to have
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Experience building and maintaining external, public-facing APIs
 </li>
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 Familiarity with financial systems, reconciliation workflows, or data integrity challenges
 </li>
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 Exposure to ML pipelines or feature stores
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 Why Cardless
 
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll join a collaborative, fast-moving team that values craftsmanship, curiosity, and impact. We&rsquo;re building products that enable leading brands to offer credit in new ways &mdash; and we&rsquo;re just getting started.
 
 
 
 Note: This role is open to experienced (senior/staff+) engineers only
 
 
 
 This role has an annual starting salary range of $165,000-$260,000 + equity + benefits (see above). Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skills, experience, and specific work location.
 
 
 
 Benefits
 
 
 
 We're headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a beautiful office in the Mission District. We're proud to offer our team excellent benefits:
 
 
 💸 Meaningful Start-up equity
 
 
 🏥 100% health, vision &amp; dental primary coverage
 
 
 ➕ 75% health, vision &amp; dental dependent coverage
 
 
 🍱 Catered lunches
 
 
 🚎 $250/month Commuter benefit
 
 
 👶 Parental leave
 
 
 ✈️ Team building events &amp; happy hours
 
 
 🌴 Flexible PTO with a minimum of 15 days off per year
 
 
 🖥️ Apple equipment
 
 
 💸 401k plan
 
 
 
 Location
 
 
 
 We're headquartered in San Francisco, CA, with a beautiful office in the Mission District (near Dolores Park). We welcome employees who want to work from this office; we offer additional benefits to those who do, and relocation assistance to those who'd like to.
 
 
 We regularly bring our team together for offsites &amp; trips, about every 2 months, both for fun and for work. We cover all travel &amp; lodging in these cases.
 
 
</div>

Software Engineer - Backend

PayJoy

<div><div><div>About PayJoy</div><div></div><div> 
PayJoy is a mission-first credit provider dedicated to helping under-served customers in emerging markets to achieve financial stability and success. Our patented technology for secured credit provides an on-ramp for new customers to enter the credit system. Through PayJoy&rsquo;s point-of-sale financing and credit cards, customers gain access to a modern quality of life. PayJoy&rsquo;s credit also allows our customers to seize opportunities as micro-entrepreneurs, and provide safety acts as insurance for tough times. Through our cutting-edge machine learning, data science, and anti-fraud AI, we have served over 18 million customers as of 2025 while achieving solid profitability for sustainable growth.</div><div></div><div> 
This role</div><div></div><div> 
The Staff Software Engineer &ndash; MarTech Systems is responsible for defining the architectural direction and making high-impact technical decisions that will shape the development of platforms for MarTech Systems, which drive global customer acquisition, activation, engagement, and retention.</div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Architect and own PayJoy&rsquo;s marketing-technology platforms, including attribution pipelines, tracking frameworks, lifecycle automation engines, personalization systems, and CRM/CDP integrations.</li><li>
Lead medium-to-large, multi-team engineering initiatives end-to-end, including problem definition, architecture design, planning, risk mitigation, execution, testing, deployment, and ongoing monitoring.</li><li>
Make high-impact technical contributions across complex distributed systems, unblocking teams and elevating system reliability, performance, and scalability.
</li><li>Define technical direction, standards, and best practices for MarTech systems, driving alignment across Engineering, Product, Marketing, and Data.</li><li>
Ensure operational excellence by establishing SLOs, improving observability, reducing incidents, managing technical debt, and maintaining high code quality.</li><li>
Represent MarTech systems in cross-functional forums, clearly communicating architectural trade-offs, risks, timelines, and business impact to senior stakeholders while influencing roadmap decisions.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
10+ years of software engineering experience, with ownership of MarTech platforms, distributed systems, or large-scale data pipelines.</li><li>
Strong, hands-on experience in MarTech / Growth Engineering, including attribution, event tracking, analytics, marketing automation, personalization, and CRM/CDP integrations.</li><li>
Proven experience working with Adobe Experience Platform (AEP) and Adobe Experience Cloud (identity, audience management, data activation).</li><li>
Experience with Salesforce and at least one lifecycle marketing platform (Marketo or Braze).</li><li>
Ability to design end-to-end architecture, define a technical roadmap, and turn ambiguity into clear, scalable solutions.</li><li>
Hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, event-driven systems, and data modeling (AWS preferred).</li><li>
Strong technical leadership as an individual contributor: influence, ownership, and decision-making.</li><li>
Excellent collaboration with Marketing, Product, and Data teams.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Nice to Have</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Experience integrating CPQ / contract systems (DealHub, Ironclad).</li><li>
Experience building in-house personalization engines or CMS.</li><li>
Exposure to AI/ML models for growth, targeting, or recommendations.</li><li>
Background in fintech or data- and marketing-heavy environments.</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h3><ul><li><ul><li>
Company-funded health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and immediate family</li><li>
Company-funded employee life and disability insurance</li><li>
401k contribution</li><li>
Company holidays; 20 days of vacations; unlimited sick leave</li><li>
Commuter benefit ($270/month)</li></ul></li></ul></div></div>
<div><div>$310,000 - $324,000 a year</div></div>
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