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Senior Backend Engineer

Hinge

About The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Hinge, you will be responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the various cloud-based services that power our app. You will tackle complex technical challenges and own a significant portion of the software stack that enables millions of users to find meaningful connections. Your role will involve writing high-quality code, designing reliable systems, and participating in on-call rotations to ensure the smooth operation of the software you build.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and build RESTful APIs for mobile clients.
  • Participate in the backend on-call rotation (1 week every 8-11 weeks).
  • Design and build microservices that run on Kubernetes.
  • Develop distributed systems in Go, leveraging cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
  • Own the technical design, implementation, and success of projects.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners, including Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering teams.
  • Help foster a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset and effectively manage personal workload, tasks, and meetings.

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer.
  • 4+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Strong programming skills, with proficiency in Go and Python being a bonus.
  • Deep understanding of distributed computing concepts, event-based architecture, and cloud design patterns.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex ideas to both technical and non-technical teammates.
  • Proficiency with cloud technologies such as Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, Argo, and Kafka.

Compensation

  • Salary Range: €177,500 - €213,000 per year
  • Benefits: 401(k) matching, professional growth stipend, parental leave, fertility support, date stipend, and more.

Our Values

At Hinge, we value authenticity, courage, and empathy. We believe diversity inspires innovation and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, or a job interview, please let your Talent Acquisition partner know.

Benefits
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  • 401(k) Matching
  • Professional Growth Stipend
  • Parental Leave
  • Fertility Support
  • Date Stipend
  • Employee Resource Groups

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