software engineer

Handshake

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 About Handshake
 
 
 
 Handshake is the career network for the AI economy. 20 million knowledge workers, 1,600 educational institutions, 1 million employers (including 100% of the Fortune 50), and every foundational AI lab trust Handshake to power career discovery, hiring, and upskilling, from freelance AI training gigs to first internships to full-time careers and beyond. This unique value is leading to unparalleled growth; in 2025, we tripled our ARR at scale.
 
 
 
 Why Join Handshake Now
 
 
 
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 Shape how every career evolves in the AI economy, at global scale, with impact your friends, family and peers can see and feel
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 Work hand-in-hand with world-class AI labs, Fortune 500 partners and the world&rsquo;s top educational institutions
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 Join a team with leadership from Scale AI, Meta, xAI, Notion, Coinbase, and Palantir, among others
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 Build a massive, fast-growing business with billions in revenue
 
 
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 About The Role
 
 
 
 As a Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in building the products and systems that power Handshake&rsquo;s core user experiences&mdash;from search and discovery to onboarding and beyond. You&rsquo;ll work across the full stack, shipping features that directly impact how millions of users find opportunities, connect with employers, and launch their careers.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver polished, end-to-end experiences in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Whether you&rsquo;re building AI-powered features, scaling backend systems, or crafting intuitive frontends, your work will have real, measurable impact on users at scale.
 
 
 
 Location: San Francisco, CA | 5 days/week in-office
 
 
 
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 Design and implement scalable full-stack systems powering core user journeys, including search, discovery, matching, and onboarding flows.
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 Build and iterate on product features across frontend and backend surfaces, balancing speed with code quality and correctness.
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 Ship backend APIs, asynchronous workflows, and frontend experiences that are reliable, scalable, and intuitive.
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 Partner closely with product managers and designers to translate requirements into polished, end-to-end user experiences.
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 Write high-quality, maintainable code while contributing to code reviews and engineering best practices.
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 Debug and resolve issues related to system reliability, user flows, and performance.
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 Contribute to architectural decisions and help establish patterns for scalable, secure deployments.
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 Grow toward increased technical ownership by learning from senior engineers on the team.
 
 
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 Desired Capabilities
 
 
 
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 2+ years of professional software engineering experience building full-stack applications.
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 Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with comfort working across frontend and backend.
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 Experience with modern web stacks (e.g., React, Next.js, GraphQL, Ruby on Rails).
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 Solid understanding of relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL) and data modeling.
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 Product-oriented mindset with a focus on user experience and business outcomes.
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 Strong communication skills and comfort collaborating cross-functionally with product, design, and other engineering teams.
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 Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a focus on continuous learning and improvement.
 
 
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 Extra Credit
 
 
 
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 Experience with AI-powered products, chatbots, conversational interfaces, or agentic frameworks (e.g., OpenAI APIs).
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 Familiarity with workflow orchestration tools such as Temporal or asynchronous job systems.
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 Exposure to matching systems, marketplaces, or multi-step onboarding flows.
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 Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP) and deployment pipelines.
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 Background at high-growth or scaling technology companies.
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 Familiarity with component libraries, design systems, and building reusable interfaces for rapid deployment.
 
 
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 Perks
 
 
 
 Handshake delivers benefits that help you feel supported&mdash;and thrive at work and in life.
 
 
 
 
 The below benefits are for full-time US employees.
 
 
 
 
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 Ownership:
 
 Equity in a fast-growing company
 
 
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 Financial Wellness
 
 : 401(k) match, competitive compensation, financial coaching
 
 
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 Family Support:
 
 Paid parental leave, fertility benefits, parental coaching
 
 
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 Wellbeing:
 
 Medical, dental, and vision, mental health support, $500 wellness stipend
 
 
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 Growth:
 
 $2,000 learning stipend, ongoing development
 
 
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 Remote &amp; Office:
 
 Internet, commuting, and free lunch/gym in our SF office
 
 
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 Time Off:
 
 Flexible PTO, 15 holidays + 2 flex days
 
 
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 Connection:
 
 Team outings &amp; referral bonuses
 
 
 Explore our mission, values, and comprehensive US benefits at joinhandshake.com/careers.
 
 
 Compensation Range: $145K - $170K
 
 
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Software Engineer

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 Role Details
 
 
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 Location: This role is based 3 days per week out of our San Francisco, HQ and is not eligible for full-time remote work.
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 Compensation: The annual cash compensation range for this position is $190,000&ndash;$260,000 based on level in addition to equity &amp; benefits.
 
 
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 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum compensation. Factors including location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience will determine compensation.
 
 
 
 
 About Gem
 
 
 
 Gem is the only AI-first all-in-one recruiting platform. It brings together your ATS, CRM, sourcing, scheduling, and analytics &mdash; plus 800+ million profiles to source from &mdash; with AI built into every workflow. By eliminating the headaches of juggling multiple tools, Gem helps customers boost recruiter productivity by up to 5x while saving 30-50% on technology costs. Over 1,000 organizations &mdash; from startups to industry leaders like Zillow, DoorDash, and Asana &mdash; trust Gem to fuel their growth. With an industry-leading 4.8/5 rating on G2, Gem is the platform recruiters actually love to use. Gem has raised $148M from renown investors including Accel, Greylock, ICONIQ, Sapphire, and Meritech.
 
 
 With Gem, you can experience the power of a truly connected recruiting platform &mdash; one consistent interface, unified data, smarter AI recommendations, and simplified permissions. Our customers achieve remarkable results.
 
 
 Just As We Strive To Help Our Customers Find Great Talent, We Also Invest In Our Own People And Culture. We Are Proud Of The Culture We&rsquo;ve Built And Have Recently Been Recognized As
 
 
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 Forbes America's Best Startup Employers 2025
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 Great Place to Work Certified, 2024
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 Fortune Best Workplaces for Millennials, 2023
 
 
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 The Team and Role
 
 
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 Gem engineers work closely with product managers and designers to influence product direction, company roadmap, and business outcomes.
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 We stay close to customers by joining customer calls, and reading customer feedback.
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 We enjoy shipping features, moving fast, and being scrappy.
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 We are receptive to feedback and continuously work on improving both our product and our craft.
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 We work out of our San Francisco office.
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 Read more about our company values.
 
 
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 What You&rsquo;ll Do Day-to-Day
 
 
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 Own product features end-to-end alongside your product manager, engineering manager and designer.
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 Work primarily with Typescript, React, Python, GraphQL, Node, PostgreSQL.
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 Collaborate with engineers on your team and across Gem on code reviews, data model, architecture, and product decisions.
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 Stay close to our customers.
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 Embody our company values of ownership, velocity, customer centricity, diversity and transparency.
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 Influence decisions and have direct impact on business outcomes.
 
 
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 About You
 
 
 
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 You have industry experience as a software engineer, building user-facing products.
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 You move with velocity and invest in improving your craft.
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 You are good at driving solutions by communicating and working cross-functionally.
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 You are energized by collaborating in-office with your peers.
 
 
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 Benefits
 
 
 
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 Highly competitive salary &amp; equity
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 10-year window to exercise your stock options
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 Supportive Flexible Time Off program
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 16 paid holidays, including regular company-wide wellness days
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 Best-in-class medical, dental &amp; vision insurance
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 $1,200 annual stipend for learning and development opportunities
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 16 weeks of Paid Parental Leave for birthing and non-birthing parents
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 New Parent Perks totaling $1,500 and flexibility upon return to work
 
 
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 Gem is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate our inclusive work environment and encourage folks of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. At Gem, we&rsquo;re committed to having an inclusive and transparent environment where every voice is heard and acknowledged. We embrace our differences, and know that our diverse team is a strength that drives our success.
 
 
 Gem is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at accommodations@gem.com and we&rsquo;ll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
 
 
 
 Gem&rsquo;s Candidate Privacy Notice
 
 
 
 By clicking &ldquo;Submit Application&rdquo;, you acknowledge and agree that you have read and understand Gem&rsquo;s Candidate Privacy Statement, including the information provided on how Gem processes your personal data and your related rights as set forth therein.
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Heliux

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 About Heliux
 
 
 
 Heliux is a software platform that unifies and accelerates enterprise-wide operations for manufacturers. Our centralized operating system models cross-functional teams, workflows, and data into a single system of execution.
 
 
 Powering organizations across engineering, planning, supply chain, production, quality, accounting, and more, Heliux enables manufacturers to intelligently optimize end-to-end operational and financial performance.
 
 
 Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, Heliux is on a mission to drive unprecedented velocity in manufacturing. We&rsquo;re proudly backed by New Stack Ventures, Marlinspike, Humba Ventures, Amplify.LA, Crosscut Ventures, and Lux Capital.
 
 
 
 About The Role
 
 
 
 Engineers at Heliux are directly responsible for end-to-end design, development, and delivery of our core software platform:
 
 
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 Acquire expertise in hardware engineering and manufacturing through immersive, hands-on problem-solving with our customers.
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 Rapidly design, build, test, deliver, and maintain complex software systems that are performant, reliable, and scalable.
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 Contribute to the high-level technical direction of both the organization and the platform to ensure we are always accelerating the velocity of our work.
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 Relentlessly solve any and all technical problems that stand in the way of company objectives&mdash;and therefore, our success.
 
 
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 About You
 
 
 
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 Proven experience building complex, scalable software systems from zero-to-one&mdash;i.e., problem identification to production-grade solution.
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 Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as Rust, Python, Java, TypeScript, or similar.
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 Inherent desire to operate with extreme levels of urgency across all aspects of life and work.
 
 
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 About Our Stack
 
 
 
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 Frontend: React, TypeScript, NextJS, ThreeJS
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 Backend: Rust, Python w/ FastAPI and Flask
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 Database &amp; Infra: PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Standard and Government AWS: RDS, S3, ECS, SQS
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 Runtime: Electron, Docker
 
 
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 What We Offer
 
 
 
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 Competitive compensation package, including company equity.
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 Healthcare coverage across medical, dental, and vision.
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 Unlimited PTO.
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 Monthly company-sponsored lunches and/or outings.
 
 
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 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, health status, marital and family status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
 
 
 
 ITAR Requirements
 
 
 
 To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C.
 
 
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 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C.
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 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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MERCOR

<div>The main function of a client software engineer is to apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. A typical software engineer researches, designs, develops, and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for medical, industrial, military, communications, aerospace, business, scientific, and general computing applications.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Research, design, develop, and test operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software.</li><li>
Build maintainable and testable code bases, including API design and unit testing techniques.</li><li>
Apply test automation techniques in mobile platforms such as Android or iOS.</li><li>
Troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve problems.</li><li>
Provide basic mentoring support and constructive performance feedback.</li><li>
Manage time effectively and work independently.</li><li>
Communicate verbally and in writing, solve problems, and provide customer service and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from business/systems analysis through requirements gathering, functional specification authoring, development, testing, and delivery.</li></ul>
Qualifications<ul><li>
2+ years experience building mobile applications on Android or iOS.</li><li>
Experience with multithreading programming and mobile memory management.</li><li>
Experience shipping at least one large-scale product to production supporting millions of active users.</li><li>
Strong experience building maintainable and testable code bases, including API design, unit testing, and test automation techniques in Android or iOS.</li><li>
Verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving skills, customer service, and interpersonal skills.</li><li>
Ability to work independently and manage one&rsquo;s time.</li><li>
Basic mentoring skills to provide support and constructive feedback.</li><li>
Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle.</li><li>
Ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed.</li><li>
Knowledge of computer hardware and software.</li><li>
Knowledge of computer development software related to systems, such as SQL and VisualBasic.</li><li>
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a relevant field.</li></ul>
Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, qualified applicants will be considered for assignment with arrest and conviction records. 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, meet client expectations, standards, and accompanying requirements, and safeguard business operations and company reputation.
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$150 hourly max rate</li><li>
Onsite in Seattle, open to hybrid work with onsite presence 3 days a week</li></ul>
About Cincinnatus
Cincinnatus is an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles. Cincinnatus serves as the employer of record for these engagements, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance, while placing employees directly within client teams to work on high-impact initiatives.
Roles hired through Cincinnatus are not project-based or freelance engagements. They are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments, close collaboration with a client's internal teams, and integration into standard enterprise workflows.
Cincinnatus is a legal entity separate from Mercor. While opportunities may be discovered through Mercor's platform, employment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits for these roles are administered by Cincinnatus.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Cincinnatus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Cincinnatus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans throughout the job application process.</div>

Software Engineer III

Twitch

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 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 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.
 
 
 
 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.
 
 
 
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 Work with product managers, technical leads, and other engineers to design, develop, launch, and operate interactive experiences
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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 common problems and deliver solutions
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 Work backwards from customer problems to drive business impact
 
 
 
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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
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 Minimum of Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
 
 
 
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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
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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
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 401(k)
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 Maternity &amp; Parental Leave
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 Flexible PTO
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 Amazon Employee Discount
 
 
 
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 Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
 
 
 
 Job ID: TW9053
 
 
 
 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;$185,000 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.
 
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APPLY HERE: https://jobs.lever.co/ivo/3ce9dc16-90fd-4b99-b4b9-dfd48ec1a50dOverview We are seeking a dynamic and passionate Backend Software Engineer to join our innovative development team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and maintaining robust server-side applications that power our digital platforms. Your expertise will help deliver seamless user experiences, scalable solutions, and reliable web services that meet the evolving needs of our users. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and contribute to impactful projects within a collaborative environment.Responsibilities<ul><li>Design, develop, and optimize backend systems using technologies such as C#, .NET, Java, Python, and Node.js to ensure high performance and scalability.</li><li>Build and maintain RESTful APIs and web services to facilitate smooth communication between front-end applications and backend servers.</li><li>Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate UI components built with frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js, ensuring cohesive application functionality.</li><li>Implement microservices architecture using tools like Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, or Azure to support modular and scalable solutions.</li><li>Conduct thorough code reviews, unit testing, debugging, and troubleshooting to maintain high-quality code standards throughout the SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle).</li><li>Design database schemas and optimize queries for relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or NoSQL options like MongoDB.</li><li>Participate actively in Agile development processes including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives to promote continuous improvement.</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Proven experience in software development with a focus on backend systems using languages such as C#, Java, Python or Ruby on Rails.</li><li>Strong understanding of web development principles including RESTful API design, SOAP web services, XML/JSON data formats, and UI integration techniques.</li><li>Hands-on experience with database design and management in SQL (T-SQL), PL/SQL or NoSQL databases like MongoDB.</li><li>Familiarity with version control systems such as GitHub or SVN and CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.</li><li>Knowledge of cloud platforms including AWS or Azure for deploying scalable applications.</li><li>Proficiency with front-end development frameworks like React or Angular is a plus for cross-team collaboration.</li><li>Experience working within Agile methodologies using tools like TFS or Jira for project tracking.</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues efficiently across multiple layers of the application stack.</li><li>Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA engineers. Join us if you&rsquo;re eager to develop innovative backend solutions that make a real difference! We value energetic problem solvers who thrive in fast-paced environments and are committed to continuous learning and growth in the software engineering field.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $130,000.00 - $485,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Flexible spending account</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Software Engineer, Backend

Plaid

<div>
 We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid&rsquo;s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.
 
 
 Plaid&rsquo;s Platform Engineering organization comprises multiple teams focused on core infrastructure, data platforms, storage, privacy, and developer efficiency. Together, these teams ensure that Plaid&rsquo;s technology platform is scalable, reliable, and secure to support our rapid growth. Our infrastructure handles millions of requests per day, and we pride ourselves on maintaining highly robust and performant systems. As a Platform Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the foundational infrastructure and internal platforms that empower all of Plaid&rsquo;s engineering teams to move quickly and safely. You&rsquo;ll work cross-functionally with product engineering squads to ship new features and ensure operational excellence throughout each product&rsquo;s lifecycle.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Design &amp; Develop Scalable Systems: Build and maintain core platform services with a focus on performance, reliability, and scalability. You will create and evolve distributed backend systems that serve as the bedrock for products used by millions of users.
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 Infrastructure &amp; Data Platforms: Develop and improve infrastructure for data storage and processing &ndash; for example, high-performance databases and modern data processing frameworks &ndash; to handle Plaid&rsquo;s growing data and product needs. Ensure our data infrastructure is robust and can scale effectively.
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 Developer Productivity Tools: Create internal tools, frameworks, and automation to improve developer productivity and efficiency. This includes building CI/CD pipelines, observability and monitoring systems, and self-service infrastructure platforms that enable teams to ship code quickly and safely.
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 Security &amp; Privacy by Design: Integrate security, privacy, and compliance best practices into our platforms (e.g. data encryption, access controls, audit logging) to protect sensitive financial data. Work closely with Security and Privacy teams to ensure our infrastructure and internal services meet high standards for data protection and regulatory compliance.
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 Cross-Team Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with product engineers and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into reliable platform capabilities. Facilitate smooth integration of platform solutions into various products, and coordinate across teams to resolve issues and deliver new features efficiently.
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 Technical Excellence &amp; Leadership: Uphold high engineering standards through code reviews, testing, and documentation. Take initiative in setting technical direction and architecture for platform systems, and mentor junior engineers to help grow their skills. You will lead by example in driving best practices and continuously improving the quality of our engineering solutions.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Experience: 2 to 4 years of software engineering experience, with a proven track record of building and shipping complex backend systems or platforms. Experience designing and scaling distributed systems is highly desired.
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 Strong Coding Skills: Proficiency in at least one general-purpose programming language (e.g. Go, Python, Java, C++). Our core services are built largely in Go, so experience with Go is a plus. You write clean, efficient, and maintainable code and have solid computer science fundamentals.
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 Distributed Systems &amp; Problem Solving: Deep understanding of system design and algorithms. Hands-on experience with designing, building, and operating distributed systems or microservices architectures at scale. Ability to debug complex issues in a production environment and optimize system performance and reliability.
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 Data and Databases: Familiarity with relational and NoSQL database technologies (for example, MySQL/TiDB, PostgreSQL, MongoDB) and data storage architectures. Experience building data pipelines or working with big data processing frameworks (Spark, Databricks, etc.) is a plus.
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 Collaboration &amp; Communication: Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment. You can collaborate closely with other engineers, product managers, and stakeholders, and you&rsquo;re able to explain complex technical concepts in simple terms when needed.
 
 
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 $163,200 - $223,200 a year
 
 
 The target base salary for this position ranges from $163,200/year to $223,200/year in San Francisco and New York.
 
 
 The base salary range listed for this full-time position excludes equity and benefits. The pay range shown on each job posting is the minimum and maximum target for new-hire salaries. Actual pay may be higher or lower depending on factors like skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
 
 
 Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
 
 
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