Tonal

Senior Backend Engineer

San Francisco, California, United States

$136,000 – $190,000Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI & Machine Learning, Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 3 years of software development experience and a proven track record of owning software projects end-to-end. Experience with distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP is required. Proficiency in server-side software development using Golang or other programming languages like Rust, C++, C#, Java, or Python is essential. A strong understanding of database design and modeling, particularly with PostgreSQL, is necessary. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team are also required.

Responsibilities

The Senior Backend Engineer will impact and contribute to the development of major software projects for backend services that drive personalized workout recommendations, dynamic media generation, and analytics. They will collaborate with software, hardware, and content teams to evolve the consumer-oriented fitness product. The engineer will work closely with the product team to clarify requirements and develop designs for new features. They will implement, test, deploy, and monitor software for cloud-based backend microservices, write and review clean, secure, and testable code, and develop and support cloud-based big data pipelines. Additionally, they will use analytics to understand product behavior and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Golang
AWS
Azure
GCP
PostgreSQL
Microservices
Distributed Systems
Data Pipelines
Data Modeling
Cloud Platforms
Server-side Development
Database Design
Big Data

Tonal

Home gym system with personalized workouts

About Tonal

Tonal offers a home gym solution that combines technology and fitness. Its main product is a wall-mounted fitness system that uses artificial intelligence to create personalized workout plans. This system tracks user performance and provides real-time feedback, helping users achieve their fitness goals. Tonal's equipment can adapt to different fitness levels, offering up to 200 pounds of adjustable weight and the capability to perform over 245 exercises. Unlike many competitors, Tonal focuses on providing a complete fitness experience in one device, eliminating the need for multiple gym equipment or memberships. The company's goal is to make fitness more accessible and convenient for everyone, with a business model that includes selling the equipment and offering a subscription service for ongoing personalized workout programs.

Key Metrics

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$564.2MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, Consumer GoodsIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Competitive compensation
Top quality health care package
Commuter benefits
Parental leave
Flexible vacation days
Weekly catered team lunches
Office happy hours
Team offsites & company-wide events
New equipment on your first day
Tonal discounts

Risks

CEO change may lead to strategic shifts affecting company stability.
Increased competition from brands like Lululemon threatens market share.
High marketing costs with Spartan Race may not convert to long-term customers.

Differentiation

Tonal uses AI to provide personalized strength training workouts.
The equipment offers up to 200 pounds of adaptive weight resistance.
Tonal's wall-mounted design saves space and offers over 245 exercises.

Upsides

Partnerships with niche sports like volleyball and pickleball expand market reach.
Integration with Fitbit Charge 6 enhances user experience with real-time heart rate streaming.
Retail expansion to Best Buy increases accessibility and potential customer base.

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