Software Engineer, Content Platform

Accountabilities:

• • Design, develop, test, and deliver scalable backend software, primarily in Go and occasionally in Python, with a focus on improving availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency.
  • Build and enhance reliable, fault-tolerant, self-service platform systems that support critical content experiences and high-volume workloads.
  • Navigate and improve a suite of Go services as well as a legacy Python monolith that remains part of the critical path for key user journeys.
  • Implement system-level enhancements and complex code changes while maintaining high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability.
  • Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing platform and contribute to its technical evolution to support long-term growth.
  • Partner with product, infrastructure, and other cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, gather feedback, and translate requirements into effective platform solutions.
  • Participate in shared on-call responsibilities, monitoring, and alerting efforts to strengthen service reliability, scalability, latency, and operational efficiency.
  • Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture through knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and development of technical and communication skills.

  Requirements:

  • 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a production environment, with a track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Python, C++, or Java; experience with Go is particularly relevant.
  • Experience working with databases such as Cassandra, PostgreSQL, or Redis.
  • Familiarity with modern cloud and infrastructure technologies, including Kubernetes, gRPC, AWS, or GCP.
  • Strong understanding of backend engineering principles, with the ability to design and improve reliable, scalable services.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work productively across engineering and cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with high-scale, high-throughput platform services and API design is a strong advantage.
  • A proactive mindset and willingness to continuously develop technical expertise, system-level judgment, and broader engineering skills.

  Benefits:

  • Base salary range of $164,200–$229,900 USD, with final compensation determined by factors such as skills, experience, credentials, and location.
  • Eligibility for equity compensation through restricted stock units and, where applicable, additional compensation opportunities.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage and income replacement programs.
  • 401(k) program with employer matching.
  • Family planning support and generous paid parental leave.
  • Gender-affirming care and mental health and coaching benefits.
  • Flexible vacation policies and company-wide days off.
  • Paid volunteer time off.
  • Remote-friendly work environment across the United States, supported by a flexible-first approach.
  • Reasonable workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.