Senior Backend Engineer - Platform - Remote

Posted 1 week ago

Software Development

Full Time

Worldwide

$150,000 - $205,000/year

Event-driven Architectures

APIs

Observability

Mentoring

Overview

Join Customer.io as a Senior Backend Engineer to architect and build scalable systems in Go, while leading design discussions and influencing the technical roadmap.

In Short

Architect and build highly scalable, distributed systems in Go.
Lead design discussions and set best practices.
Drive large-scale architectural decisions.
Enhance inter-service communication.
Develop infrastructure automation using Kubernetes and Terraform.
Implement observability strategies with tools like OpenTelemetry.
Mentor and support engineers.
Collaborate across teams for product and infrastructure decisions.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in software engineering.
5+ years in large-scale distributed architectures.
Expertise in distributed systems architecture.
Strong proficiency in Go or similar languages.
Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems.
Strong communication skills.
DevOps mindset with a focus on automation.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO and 16 weeks paid parental leave.
100% paid insurance premiums.
401k retirement matching.
$1,500 annual healthy lifestyle budget.
$250/month Remote Work Stipend.
$300/month co-working space rental reimbursement.
$2,000 yearly professional education budget.
$1,500 home office budget.
One month sabbatical after five years.
Opportunities for in-person meetings with peers.

Customer.io

Customer.io is a dynamic company focused on empowering marketing and growth teams to effectively engage their audiences through various messaging channels. With a commitment to delivering impactful solutions, Customer.io enables its users to connect with millions through innovative in-app messaging features. The company fosters a collaborative environment, encouraging cross-functional teamwork among engineering, product, and design teams, while also prioritizing a strong product mindset and customer problem-solving. Customer.io values its employees by offering generous benefits, including unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, and support for professional development.

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