Software engineer backend Scala
Software engineer backend Scala
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About this role
Writer is seeking a talented Backend Engineer with deep functional programming and Scala experience to join our dynamic team and contribute to our groundbreaking projects in the enterprise generative AI space.
At Writer we believe in using the power of AI to unlock the potential of the enterprise. With the help of our Backend Engineer we can continue to build the most advanced language model available in the industry and revolutionize how companies interact with AI.
As a Backend Engineer you will play a crucial role in designing developing and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our systems. You will collaborate closely with our crossfunctional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions. Your expertise in Scala will be instrumental in implementing robust and highperformance backend services.
Your responsibilities
Design develop and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies
Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure
Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance
Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms ensuring data integrity and security.
Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface
Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment
Conduct code reviews provide constructive feedback and ensure adherence to coding standards
Stay uptodate with the latest industry trends and technologies and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure
Is this you
Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Software Engineering or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala
Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies such as ZIO Monix or Scalaz to design develop and maintain highperformance scalable and resilient distributed systems
Exceptional understanding of backend development principles including RESTful APIs microservices architecture and database design.
Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g. AWS GCP or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g. Docker Kubernetes).
Knowledge of distributed systems scalability and performance optimization techniques.
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g. Git) and agile development methodologies.
Excellent problemsolving skills and ability to work in a fastpaced collaborative environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
10 years functional programming experience
7 years Scala programming experience
Several years experience with Cats Effect
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Benefits & perks (US Fulltime employees)
Generous PTO plus company holidays
Medical dental and vision coverage for you and your family
Paid parental leave for all parents 12 weeks)
Fertility and family planning support
Earlydetection cancer testing through Galleri
Flexible spending account and dependent FSA options
Health savings account for eligible plans with company contribution
Annual worklife stipends for:
Home office setup cell phone internet
Wellness stipend for gym massage/chiropractor personal training etc.
Learning and development stipend
Companywide offsites and team offsites
Competitive compensation company stock options and 401k
Writer is an equalopportunity employer and is committed to diversity. We dont make hiring or employment decisions based on race color religion creed gender national origin age disability veteran status marital status pregnancy sex gender expression or identity sexual orientation citizenship or any other basis protected by applicable local state or federal law. Under the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
