Backend Engineer at Saturn

San Francisco, California, United States

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$150,000 – $201,000Compensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Home Security, Robotics, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

BS Computer Science + 5 years of industry experience or MS Computer Science + 3 years of industry experience or equivalent combination of education and training
Experience working on scalable architecture which can handle high volumes of data built using cloud-based platform
Experience in domain driven design, and RESTful Services using Python
Experience with both relational databases like MySQL and non-relational databases such as DynamoDB
Must have experience with AWS Lambda, RDS, EC2, API Gateway, AWS Cognito, EKS and other AWS Services
Exposure to GraphQL API implementations
Experience using technologies like S3 to store user generated content
Fluency in use of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines
Experience in protocols like WebSocket
Excellent ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with designers, product owners, and engineers in other domains

Responsibilities

Designing and developing performant and scalable backend systems and databases
Developing systems that are accessible from different geolocations/regions
Building security-first systems for mass consumption
Working closely with designers and AI engineers to continuously improve the user experience
Conducting thorough testing to identify and resolve issues before deployment

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend SystemsDatabasesScalable ArchitectureMulti-Region SystemsSecurity EngineeringSoftware TestingPair ProgrammingRefactoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Backend Engineer position?

The salary range is $150K - $201K.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills and experience are required for this Backend Engineer role?

Required experience includes BS Computer Science + 5 years or MS + 3 years, scalable architecture with Python and RESTful services, MySQL and DynamoDB, AWS services like Lambda, RDS, EC2, API Gateway, Cognito, EKS, GraphQL, S3, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD, and WebSocket. Strong communication and collaboration skills are also essential.

What is the company culture like at Sauron Industries?

The company values collaboration, pair programming, teamwork, making small improvements and shipping code continuously, taking ownership across the stack, and iterative development with regular refactoring.

What makes a strong candidate for this Backend Engineer role?

A strong candidate is creative, detail-oriented, cares deeply about user experience, is strategic about long-term building, enjoys collaborating on reliable scalable applications, and has the specified technical background in Python, AWS, databases, and related technologies.

Saturn

Time-based social network and calendar app

About Saturn

Saturn Technologies Inc. has created a time-based social network specifically designed for students. Its main product is a calendar app that combines traditional scheduling with social networking features, allowing users to manage their assignments, homework, and tasks while connecting with friends. This app is tailored for high school and college students, making time management more interactive and engaging. Unlike other calendar apps, Saturn emphasizes collaboration and social interaction, which sets it apart in the educational technology market. The company operates on a freemium model, offering basic features for free while providing premium options for a fee. With recent funding of $44 million, Saturn aims to enhance its app, grow its user base, and explore new markets, all while making scheduling a more enjoyable experience for students.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2018Year Founded

$51.6MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EducationIndustries

51-200Employees