Software Engineers - Backend
Software Engineers - Backend
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$ 159000 - 259700
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About Calm
Calm is a leading consumer mental health company on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. Known for its flagship consumer appranked #1 in its category with over 180 million downloads and availability in seven languages across 190 countriesCalm helps people sleep better stress less and live more mindfully through content and tools from experts and beloved celebrity voices. Building on this foundation Calm has created a broader portfolio including evidence-based solutions likeCalm Health offered through employers health plans and providers designed to expand access to mental health and sleep support boost benefits engagement and drive positive health outcomes. Today Calm supports more than 3500 organizations and reaches over 17 million covered lives through Calm Health. Calm has been recognized as aTIME100 Most Influential Companyand one ofFast Companys Brands That Matter. Learn more at.
This is a prospecting posting which means were not hiring for this role right nowbut were always looking to connect with great talent for future opportunities. We review applications periodically and may reach out to stay in touch or even begin conversations as roles open up. Thanks for your interest in Calmand for your patience!
What We Do
We build cross-product capabilities that enable business growth at Calm. As a Senior or Staff Backend Software Engineer you will play a critical role in developing the foundational technologies that power Calms products. As part of a lean high-impact team youll have the opportunity to work on a diverse range of transformative systems. Our custom-built content management system delivers the immersive calming experience that defines Calm. You will collaborate closely with engineering product and functional leaders across the organization to bring Calms vision to life creating magical experiences for millions of users worldwide.
We are hiring remote workers for this role in the San Francisco Bay Area Los Angeles New York City or Minneapolis areas. At this time only candidates in these locations will be considered.
What Youll Do
The Senior or Staff Backend Software Engineer is a critical member of the Calm Engineering Team. In this role you will be responsible for designing developing and maintaining the backend systems that power our mobile and web applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers designers product managers and customers to ensure that our products are reliable performant and secure.
- Work directly with our customers and product managers to gather requirements and define technical specifications
- Design develop and maintain backend systems that are reliable scalable and secure
- Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain
- Ensure high test coverage for all code including unit and integration tests
- Implement monitoring to detect and respond to system failures and performance issues
- Work with other teams such as mobile development QA and DevOps to ensure a smooth development and deployment process
- Stay up-to-date on the latest backend technologies and trends
- Develop mentor and train software engineers
Who You Are
- Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents):
- Javascript/Typescript
- GoLang
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Terraform
- AWS / GCP / GKE
- Relational DBs / SQL
- Experience with REST API-based microservices design
- Strong focus on security with the ability to clearly articulate potential attack vectors and design mitigations
- Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced agile environment as part of a collaborative team
- Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
- Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
- Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Provide high-quality code reviews that reduce defects and support the professional development of peers
- Ability to leverage the expertise of others to facilitate professional growth and know when to seek assistance
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Nice to Haves
- Past experience building apps in highly controlled industries i.e. healthcare
Minimum Requirements
- Senior level typically requires 8 years of related experience
- Staff level typically requires 12 years of related experience
- BS in Computer Science Engineering or a related technical field
Excited about the role Apply!You dont need to check every box to be considered. Reminder this is an evergreen posting which means were not hiring for this role right nowbut were always looking to connect with great talent for future opportunities. We review applications periodically and may reach out to stay in touch or even begin conversations as roles open up. Thanks for your interest in Calmand for your patience!
The anticipated salary range for this position is $159000 - $259700. The base salary range represents the low and high end of Calms salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors which may include the successful candidates skills experience and other qualifications. This role is also eligible for equity comprehensive benefits 401k flexible time off.
Please note that Calm may leverage artificial intelligence technology in the application review process.
Calm is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including disabled veterans. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application or interview process please contact Calms Recruiting team at. All accommodation requests will be handled confidentially and assessed on a case-by-case basis.
We believe that mental health is health and every person should be considered in the discussion. Thats why were proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race color religion national origin age sex marital status ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information military or veteran status gender identity or expression sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local law.
Calm is deeply committed to diversity equity and inclusion. We strive to create a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work and experience a culture that is free of harassment racism and discrimination.
Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Roles which require access to certain types of information may also require the successful completion of a drug screening.
FOR US BASED POSITIONS: Calm participates in e-verify. E-verify provides the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
Employment Type
Full Time
