[Remote] Backend Software Developer II, Networks at Life360

Canada

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mobile App, Biotechnology, Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 3 years of experience with Java/Spring Boot and 2+ years of experience with databases like MySQL, Apache Pinot, Postgres, DynamoDB, or MongoDB are required. Experience deploying and maintaining systems, ideally with Kubernetes, and a strong understanding of microservices architectures are necessary. Effective communication with cross-platform teammates is also essential. Preferred qualifications include 4+ years of Java experience (with Spring Framework a bonus), PHP, CakePHP, queuing/streaming technologies (NSQ, Kafka), JWTs, public-key encryption, adaptability across programming languages, remote work experience with minimal guidance, AWS products, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Responsibilities

The role involves building the next generation of high-frequency sensor data ingest using Java and Kafka, and enhancing existing authorization and authentication systems that utilize JWTs. Responsibilities include monitoring service health, driving improvements, deploying services, and collaborating cross-functionally with other teams. The developer will also maintain and improve service level objectives (SLOs), work closely with senior engineers to build technical specifications, and automate the deployment of services and component validation with testing suites.

Skills

Java

PHP

Kafka

Kafka Connect

Authorization Systems

Authentication Systems

Sensor Ingest

Network Optimization

Life360

Family safety services with location sharing

About Life360

Life360 offers family safety services through a mobile app that includes features like real-time location sharing, place alerts, and driver reports. These tools help families stay connected and informed about each other's whereabouts and driving habits. Unlike its competitors, Life360 focuses specifically on family-oriented services and has a large global user base, with over 25 million members in 13 languages. The company's goal is to enhance the safety and well-being of families through its subscription-based offerings.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$114.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, CybersecurityIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Core business hours for work-life balance

No-meetings on Wednesday afternoons

Home office stipend

Remote-first work environment

In-person collaboration opportunities

Competitive pay and benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) program with company match

Risks

Increased competition from apps like WYA could threaten Life360's market share.

The new advertising platform may raise privacy concerns among Life360 users.

Supply chain vulnerabilities may arise from expanded partnerships with manufacturers like Jabil.

Differentiation

Life360 offers a comprehensive suite of family safety features, including location sharing.

The company integrates with smart home devices for seamless family safety management.

Life360's gamified user experience encourages safe driving habits among teenagers.

Upsides

Life360's inclusion in the Russell 2000 and 3000 Indexes boosts its market visibility.

The partnership with Jabil enhances Life360's manufacturing capabilities and product quality.

Expansion into smart home integration broadens Life360's market reach and user engagement.

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