Senior and Staff Backend Software Engineer - Evergreen

About Calm

Calm is on a mission to support everyone on every step of their mental health journey. With the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation as well as a growing library of digital, evidence-based mental health programs, Calm offers trusted support for individuals and organizations alike. Our flagship consumer app provides personalized content and activities – featuring a range of experts and beloved celebrity voices – to help users manage stress, improve sleep and live mindfully. Our workplace and healthcare solutions offer a consumer-friendly approach to clinical content and HIPAA-compliant resources in order to drive positive health and business outcomes. Named a TIME100 Most Influential Company, Calm supports more than 150 million people and 3,500 organizations across seven languages and 190 countries.

This is an evergreen posting, which means we’re not hiring for this role right now—but we’re 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 Calm—and 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 Calm's products. As part of a lean, high-impact team, you'll 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 Calm's 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 You’ll 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

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