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# Back End Software Engineer

- **Company:** EverQuote, Inc.
- **Location:** Cambridge, MA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $150,700.0 - $177,300.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Software Quality, Code Review, Python (Programming Language), Software Tools, Data Streaming, Cloud Platform System, GitHub Copilot, Information Technology, Docker, Microservices
- **Published:** September 4, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-back-end-software-engineer-everquote-2-9618465

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, engineering, or a related technical field or equivalent hands-on professional experience.
 * 5+ years in a high-growth software product company.
 * Strong background building production-grade applications using server-side languages such as Python, Java, or Go.
 + Familiarity with streaming data platforms, CI/CD pipelines, or cloud-native infrastructure (AWS/GCP).
 * Deep experience designing microservices architectures and deploying with Docker and Kubernetes.
 * Experience leveraging modern software tools (e.g., Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codex) to increase productivity and code quality.
 * A passion for knowledge-sharing, code reviews, and helping teammates elevate their technical skills.
 * Comfort using data and key metrics to guide architecture decisions and validate concepts.

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The base salary offered for this position is determined by several factors, including the applicant's job-related skills, relevant experience, education or training, and work location.

## Description

EverQuote is seeking a Senior Back End Software Engineer to join our growing team. As a senior engineer, you will be instrumental in architecting, building, and scaling systems that power our core business. You will also play a key role in mentoring fellow engineers, driving technical excellence, and fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

What you'll do:

 * Design, build, and maintain scalable, performant, and reliable back-end applications and microservices.
 * Mentor and guide engineers across the team, providing technical insights and helping others unblock complex problems.
 * Partner with product, data, and business teams to translate technical concepts into high-impact products.
 * Help modernize and optimize infrastructure using microservices, containers, and modern automation tools.


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