Software Engineer, Content Platform

Job description

Accountabilities: Design, develop, test, and deliver scalable backend software, primarily in Go and occasionally in Python, with a focus on improving availability, scalability, latency, and efficiency. Build and enhance reliable, fault-tolerant, self-service platform systems that support critical content experiences and high-volume workloads. Navigate and improve a suite of Go services as well as a legacy Python monolith that remains part of the critical path for key user journeys. Implement system-level enhancements and complex code changes while maintaining high standards for code quality, reliability, and maintainability. Identify gaps and opportunities within the existing platform and contribute to its technical evolution to support long-term growth. Partner with product, infrastructure, and other cross-functional teams to understand customer needs, gather feedback, and translate requirements into effective platform solutions. Participate in shared on-call responsibilities, monitoring, and alerting efforts to strengthen service reliability, scalability, latency, and operational efficiency. Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture through knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and development of technical and communication skills. Requirements: 3+ years of professional software engineering experience in a production environment, with a track record of writing clean, maintainable, and well-tested code. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, a related technical field, or equivalent professional experience. Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language such as Go, Python, C++, or Java; experience with Go is particularly relevant. Experience working with databases such as Cassandra, PostgreSQL, or Redis. Familiarity with modern cloud and infrastructure technologies, including Kubernetes, gRPC, AWS, or GCP. Strong understanding of backend engineering principles, with the ability to design and improve reliable, scalable services. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work productively across engineering and cross-functional teams. Experience with high-scale, high-throughput platform services and API design is a strong advantage. A proactive mindset and willingness to continuously develop technical expertise, system-level judgment, and broader engineering skills. Benefits: Base salary range of $164,200–$229,900 USD, with final compensation determined by factors such as skills, experience, credentials, and location. Eligibility for equity compensation through restricted stock units and, where applicable, additional compensation opportunities. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision healthcare coverage and income replacement programs. 401(k) program with employer matching. Family planning support and generous paid parental leave. Gender-affirming care and mental health and coaching benefits. Flexible vacation policies and company-wide days off. Paid volunteer time off. Remote-friendly work environment across the United States, supported by a flexible-first approach. Reasonable workplace accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1 This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Software Engineer, Content Platform based in the United States. This is a high-impact backend engineering opportunity focused on building and scaling the infrastructure behind critical content experiences. You’ll join a platform team responsible for Tier-0 services and core data models that support high-volume user interactions. The role combines new development with meaningful improvements to existing systems, including a large legacy Python stack. You’ll design reliable, fault-tolerant services primarily in Go while contributing to scalability, performance, availability, and efficiency initiatives. Working closely with product and infrastructure teams, you’ll help shape platform capabilities that can support continued growth over the next several years. This is an environment for engineers who enjoy complex systems, collaborative problem-solving, and delivering technology that directly enables user-facing experiences.