> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3054214-backend-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3054214-backend-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Backend Engineer

- **Company:** OTTER, INC.
- **Location:** Los Altos, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe InDesign, Business Logic, Big Data, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Django Web Framework, Python (Programming Language), MySQL, Nginx, Redis, Web Application Frameworks, Information Technology, Cassandra, Apache Kafka, Software Coding
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/fb684b1a-7d12-4b37-9d82-463908be46b0/senior-backend-engineer

## About the Role

* BS/MS in Computer Science (or EE) from a top school, or have substantial production server experience (or equivalent)
 * At least 4+ years of experience in developing/architecting large scale systems
 * Hands-on coding and development in Python and C++
 * Strong proficiency in building business logic with Web Framework such as Django and MySQL
 * Experience with platforms such as Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms
 * Strong ability to write and debug code that is reusable, testable and efficient
 * Ability to communicate effectively with peers in design, product management, technology, and engineering to respond to requirements and diagnose problems



## Related Videos

- [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering)
- [Post-Quantum Cryptography: Preparing for Q-Day](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100179-post-quantum-cryptography-preparing-for-q-day)
- [MySQL Protocol Features You Should Be Aware Of](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100267-mysql-protocol-features-you-should-be-aware-of)
- [Reducing LLM Calls with Vector Search Patterns - Raphael De Lio (Redis)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1714-reducing-llm-calls-with-vector-search-patterns-raphael-de-lio-redis)
- [Streaming AI Responses in Real-Time with SSE in Next.js & NestJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1630-streaming-ai-responses-in-real-time-with-sse-in-next-js-nestjs)
- [Swapping a Data Warehouse at Runtime: Zero-Downtime Migration Without Changing a Single Client](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100311-swapping-a-data-warehouse-at-runtime-zero-downtime-migration-without-changing-a-single-client)

## Related Articles

- [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers)
- [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again)
- [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)
- [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)
- [Dev Digest 139 - Soft and hard queries](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/487-dev-digest-139-soft-and-hard-queries)
- [Dev Digest 131 - AI'm not sure about OSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/472-dev-digest-131-ai-m-not-sure-about-oss)