Senior Backend Engineer - Remote

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our growing Engineering team at Customer.io. This role involves building a scalable platform and mentoring team members while working remotely.

In Short

• Join a remote-first engineering team.
• Build scalable services in Go.
• Collaborate with tech support to resolve operational issues.
• Mentor colleagues through code reviews and pair programming.
• Contribute to the development of new features and infrastructure.
• Work in a supportive and growth-oriented environment.
• Engage with a diverse team from various industries.
• Enjoy flexible work hours that fit your lifestyle.
• Participate in a culture that values empathy and collaboration.
• Work with customers to deliver timely solutions.

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in building performant distributed applications.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Deep understanding of customer needs and problem-solving.
• Experience with RDB systems, preferably MySQL.
• Comfortable in UNIX environments.
• Ability to deliver high-quality solutions independently.
• Preferred experience in a distributed company.
• Located within North/South American time zones.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with encouragement for at least 20 vacation days.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave.
• 100% paid insurance premiums for you and dependents.
• 401k retirement matching up to 5%.
• $1,500 annual healthy lifestyle budget.
• $250 monthly remote work stipend.
• $300 monthly co-working space reimbursement.
• $2,000 yearly professional education budget.
• $1,500 home office budget.
• One month sabbatical after five years of service.