Senior Backend Engineer
WorkdayFull Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Common questions about this position
FOSSA offers a competitive salary and equity package for this position.
Yes, FOSSA has a truly distributed team with members in several countries across many time zones, working to balance effective distributed work with personal connections.
Candidates need 3+ years as a backend engineer, experience building scalable SaaS products end-to-end as a full-stack engineer, proficiency with relational databases and SQL, and work in languages including Rust, Go, Typescript, and Haskell. Additional requirements include problem-solving, communication, observability tooling, and on-call willingness.
FOSSA features an amazing team culture and environment with a distributed team emphasizing personal connections, prototypes over proposals, and recognition as a top startup by Built In and Forbes.
Strong candidates have a growth mindset, proactive idea-sharing, attention to detail, ability to mentor and be mentored, and thrive in owning features with significant impact on architecture and roadmap.
Software supply chain risk management platform
FOSSA specializes in managing risks associated with software supply chains by providing tools for generating and analyzing Software Bills of Materials (SBOM). Their platform allows organizations to track and understand the components of their software, ensuring compliance with various regulations and promoting transparency. FOSSA's offerings include Software Composition Analysis (SCA), which helps automate the management of open source licenses and prioritize vulnerabilities in software. Unlike many competitors, FOSSA has a strong focus on large enterprises, providing tailored solutions that address complex compliance needs. The goal of FOSSA is to empower organizations to effectively manage their software supply chains, ensuring safety and compliance in their software development processes.