Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing software company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Design and build high-volume backend services and integrations that connect legacy business systems to modern software, with some front-end work as well. You will own features end to end, ship code frequently and adjust based on direct customer feedback. What you'll do - Design scalable backend services that present many differing external systems through one consistent interface. - Build secure, reliable connections to older on-premises systems, including real-time communication where none exists natively. - Handle very large request volumes, with efficient data storage and retrieval and caching to keep latency low. - Create automated testing frameworks that catch edge cases and regressions across a large number of endpoints. - Research the quirks of each new system integration in depth before building on it. - Build front-end applications that use the company's own APIs, and feed what you learn back into API design. - Ship code daily and iterate quickly using feedback from paying customers. Requirements What we're looking for - A bachelor's degree in computer science; bootcamp-only backgrounds are not a fit. - Evidence of standout achievement, such as a strong academic record, success at a respected startup or other notable accomplishments. - Recent experience at a small technology startup, or a clear interest in joining one. - Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS. - A genuine interest in core backend and platform engineering rather than a primary focus on working with AI. - A proactive, accountable and humble working style, with enthusiasm for raising engineering standards in a quick-moving team. - Willingness to work in person five days a week. Bonus points - A computer science degree from a top-ranked undergraduate program in the US or Canada. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 140,000 to 260,000 per year - Equity - Health coverage - Retirement plan with employer match - Relocation support - Commuter benefits Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time