Job Overview
Join Slack as a Senior Software Engineer, Backend, where you will be instrumental in building features, designing and implementing API methods, and enhancing the performance and reliability of our systems. As part of our dynamic team, you will work with a variety of technologies including PHP/Hack, Java, MySQL, and Linux, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Product Managers, Designers, and Engineers to conceptualize and build new features for our expanding user base.
- Contribute significantly to team projects that have a substantial impact on the business.
- Own team features or systems, defining their long-term health and improving the health of surrounding systems.
- Assist our support and operations teams in triaging and resolving production issues.
- Mentor other engineers and conduct thorough code reviews.
- Enhance engineering standards, tooling, and processes.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in building web applications.
- Proficiency in functional or imperative programming languages such as PHP, Python, Ruby, Go, C, or Java.
- Ability to contribute to technical architecture discussions and drive technical decisions within the team.
- Strong communication skills, capable of explaining complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and distributed systems.
- A related technical degree is required.
About Slack
Slack is your Digital HQ, connecting teams and unifying systems to drive business forward. We empower everyone to automate common tasks with apps and workflows, making work lives simpler, more pleasant, and more productive. Join us in our mission to break down communication silos and enhance productivity across organizations.
Benefits
Slack offers a comprehensive benefits package including wellbeing reimbursement, generous parental leave, adoption assistance, and fertility benefits. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects society through equal pay, employee resource groups, and more.
Culture
At Slack, we foster a positive, diverse, and supportive culture. We value curiosity, inventiveness, and collaboration, and we strive to be smart, humble, and hardworking. If you resonate with these values, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.
Location
This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, with options for remote work.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please visit our careers page and submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!
Benefits Extracted with AI
- Wellbeing reimbursement
- Generous parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Fertility benefits
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