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Senior Backend Engineer - Go, GCP, Microservices

Hinge

About The Role

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Hinge, you will be responsible for designing, building, operating, and maintaining the cloud-based services that power our dating 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.

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, utilizing cloud infrastructure and platform service components.
  • Own the technical design, implementation, and success of projects.
  • Collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners in Product, Data Science, ML, iOS, Android, and Data Engineering.
  • Help foster a culture of collaboration and inclusivity.
  • Cultivate a growth mindset.
  • Effectively organize and manage personal workload, tasks, and meetings.

What We're Looking For

  • 3+ years of industry experience as a backend/service engineer.
  • 2+ years of experience working in a cloud environment such as GCP, AWS, or Azure.
  • Strong programming skills; familiarity with Go is a bonus.
  • System Design & Architecture: Familiarity with distributed computing concepts.
  • Collaboration and Communication skills: Ability to clearly communicate complex ideas to teammates.
  • Cloud Technologies: Familiarity with Kubernetes, OpenTelemetry, gRPC/Protobuf, etc.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Matching: We match 100% of the first 10% of pre-tax 401(k) contributions you make, up to a maximum of $10,000 per year.
  • Professional Growth: Get a $3,000 annual Learning & Development stipend and free access to Udemy.
  • Parental Leave & Planning: 100% paid parental leave (20 paid weeks for both birth and non-birth parents).
  • Fertility Support: Access to fertility care through Carrot and $10,000 toward fertility preservation.
  • Date Stipend: $100 monthly stipend for epic dates and free Hinge Premium for employees and their loved ones.
  • ERGs: Participate in Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) for support and community.

Hinge is committed to diversity and inclusion, and we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We believe success is created by a diverse workforce of individuals with different ideas, strengths, interests, and cultural backgrounds.

Benefits
Extracted with AI

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

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