[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Back End at Tomo

United States

Tomo Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Fintech, MortgageIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience delivering meaningful software projects to production—from conception through design, implementation, deployment, and iteration
  • Experience delivering high-quality customer experiences on large consumer-facing websites, with deep understanding of back-end technology stacks for performant, satisfying user experiences
  • Understanding of modern software engineering practices, including logging, monitoring, continuous deployment, and automated testing
  • Proficiency with Python and experience building backend systems using microservice architectures
  • Solid understanding of AWS services, containerization (Docker), and orchestration (Kubernetes)
  • Experience using AI-powered developer tools, including leveraging LLMs or similar technologies to enhance coding efficiency
  • Empathy for homebuyers and enjoyment of building technology that improves their journey
  • Ability to thrive in a startup environment with ambiguity, collaborate, and work independently with minimal oversight
  • Team-first mindset: fights fires, provides constructive feedback, thinks about customer and company
  • Continuous learner, stays current with backend engineering and AI trends
  • Experience leveraging LLMs in software engineering
  • Comfort working with a geographically distributed team (US)
  • Inquisitive, engages in debate, makes quick decisions, learns continuously

Responsibilities

  • Designing, building, and maintaining scalable Python microservices that power Tomo’s platform
  • Owning backend architecture decisions and contributing to API design and integration patterns across services
  • Deploying, monitoring, and supporting systems in production as part of an on-call rotation
  • Driving healthy engineering practices, including code review, iterative delivery, automated testing, and continuous deployment
  • Collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver seamless customer experiences
  • Leveraging AWS infrastructure, Kubernetes, and modern DevOps tooling to ensure reliability and performance

Skills

Python
Microservices
Backend Engineering
LLMs
AI
Scalable Systems

Tomo

Token-based social platform for creators

About Tomo

Tomo Inc. operates a platform called Astro that enhances social interactions between creators and their supporters in the Web3 space. Astro provides features like direct messaging, private rooms, and personalized feeds, all secured by blockchain technology. The platform uses tokens to create unique engagement opportunities, allowing supporters to access exclusive content and privileges based on their token holdings. Tomo targets the rapidly growing creator economy, which includes individuals and small businesses generating income through content creation. The company employs a freemium business model, offering basic features for free while charging for advanced features and premium content, often paid for with tokens. Tomo's goal is to reshape how creators and their audiences connect and engage.

None, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2020Year Founded
$3.4MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Crypto & Web3Industries
11-50Employees

Risks

Blockchain technology evolution may outpace Tomo's current platform capabilities.
Intensifying regulatory scrutiny on token-based transactions poses compliance challenges.
Volatility in cryptocurrency markets affects Tomo's token-based revenue model.

Differentiation

Tomo integrates AI and blockchain for a seamless home-buying experience.
Astro platform offers token-based social interactions for creators and supporters.
Tomo's multi-chain wallet enhances digital asset management within Telegram.

Upsides

Tomo raised $3.5 million in seed funding led by Polychain Capital.
Growing creator economy boosts demand for platforms like Astro.
Increasing interest in SocialFi platforms enhances Tomo's market potential.

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