OCaml Developer

Job description

Ahrefs is looking for a backend developer with deep understanding of networks, distributed systems, OS fundamentals and taste for simple and efficient architectural designs. Our backend is mostly implemented in OCaml with some C++. **This role is based out of one of our offices — Palo Alto, Cambridge (MA), Singapore or Tokyo.** You can be based in whichever of these you have the legal right to work in, but this is an on-site role: we're looking for someone who'll be in the office with the team. In this role, be prepared to deal with 25 petabytes of live data, OCaml and Linux on a daily basis. [](https://ahrefs.wistia.com/medias/wbtc0hdgmz?wvideo=wbtc0hdgmz) [Ahrefs OCaml](https://ahrefs.wistia.com/medias/wbtc0hdgmz?wvideo=wbtc0hdgmz) ### Basic Requirements: - Proficiency in OCaml - Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential ### The ideal candidate is expected to: - Independently deal with bugs, schedule tasks and investigate code - Make well-reasoned technical choices and take responsibility for them - Understand the whole technology stack at all levels: from network and user-space code to OS internals and hardware - Handle full development cycle of a single component i.e. formalize task, write code and tests, setup and support production, resolve user requests - Approach problems with a practical mindset and suppress perfectionism when time is a priority - Write flexible, maintainable code and adapt to post-launch requirements/tweaks These requirements stem naturally from our approach to development with fast feedback cycle, highly-focused personal areas of responsibility and strong tendency to vertical component splitting. If your preference is leaning towards making the web functional and working on user-facing stuff, you may want to consider our [ReasonML](https://ahrefs.com/jobs/reasonml-developer) position instead. ### What You Get We offer: - Competitive compensation package - Informal and thriving work atmosphere - Above-average perks and fringe benefits - First-class workplace (hardware, software, etc) in the [modern office](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m1rZ2KTLIQ) **Location:** Palo Alto, Cambridge (MA), Singapore or Tokyo — on-site Ahrefs does not engage with agencies or third party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!