Senior Backend Engineer, Safety

The Senior Backend Engineer, Safety is responsible for developing and enhancing backend systems that support community moderators in maintaining safe and healthy online spaces. This role directly impacts the effectiveness and reliability of moderation tools, contributing to the overall health and scalability of the platform’’s communities., * Collaborate with product, design, and engineering teams to deliver features that align with user needs and business goals.

• Participate in the complete development lifecycle, including design, coding, testing, experimentation, analysis, and deployment.
• Review code and design documents, provide feedback on product specifications and mockups.
• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, establishing best practices and improving development workflows.
• Continuously improve technical and non-technical skills.

• 5 to 8 years of software development experience in languages such as Go, Python, Rust, or Ruby.
• Experience designing and implementing maintainable APIs using GraphQL, REST, HTTP, Thrift, or gRPC.
• Bachelor’’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage projects effectively.
• Self-directed, innovative, and action-oriented in fast-paced environments.
• Experience collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams in a remote setting.

1. Pay Range and Compensation Package: * Base salary range: $190,800 to $267,100 USD. * Eligible for equity in the form of restricted stock units. * May be eligible for commission depending on position.

2. Benefits & Perks: * Comprehensive healthcare benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. * 401(k) plan with employer match. * Family planning support and gender-affirming care. * Mental health and coaching benefits. * Flexible vacation and paid volunteer time off. * Generous paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note:

TalentHop is a recruitment partner of this role. Please note that all employment decisions, including candidate assessment, interviews, hiring, compensation, and employment terms, are made exclusively by the hiring employer.

The organization operates a large online platform hosting a wide range of communities centered on shared interests and conversations. It addresses the challenge of maintaining safe and scalable community environments for millions of daily users by providing tools and features that support community moderation and engagement.