Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Berlin) at Cresta

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
AI, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Backend Engineer with a focus on database design and system architecture
  • Strong expertise in ClickHouse or similar columnar databases for managing large-scale, real-time analytical queries
  • Hands-on experience with Elasticsearch for indexing and searching large datasets
  • Proficient in backend programming languages (specific languages not listed)

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain backend services and APIs to support applications
  • Build and optimize data storage solutions using Postgres, ClickHouse and Elasticsearch to ensure high performance and scalability
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including frontend engineers, data scientists, and machine learning engineers, to deliver end-to-end solutions
  • Monitor and troubleshoot performance issues in distributed systems and databases
  • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices for backend development
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous integration efforts
  • Ensure security, scalability, and reliability of backend services
  • Analyze and improve system architecture, focusing on performance bottlenecks, scaling, and security

Skills

Postgres
ClickHouse
Elasticsearch
APIs
Distributed Systems
Databases
Performance Optimization
Code Review
Testing
CI/CD

Cresta

AI-powered coaching for sales teams

About Cresta

Cresta focuses on enhancing business outcomes through AI-powered coaching and assistance, particularly for sales teams. Its main product, Cresta for Sales, analyzes all sales conversations to identify performance gaps and provide real-time coaching, helping businesses improve their sales efficiency. This service is available on a subscription basis and is suitable for companies of all sizes across various industries. Cresta also offers a chatbot service that automates repetitive conversations, allowing sales agents to concentrate on more complex tasks. The patented Real-Time Intelligence Engine continuously learns from interactions to highlight effective behaviors, giving businesses a competitive edge. Clients have reported notable improvements, including faster response times and increased sales conversions.

Palo Alto, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$268.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Competition from AI giants like Google and Microsoft threatens Cresta's market share.
Rapid AI advancements may render Cresta's offerings outdated without continuous innovation.
Expansion into Romania and India may face operational challenges and increased costs.

Differentiation

Cresta's Real-Time Intelligence Engine offers unique AI-driven insights for sales improvement.
The company provides AI-powered coaching, enhancing sales team performance with real-time feedback.
Cresta's chatbot service reduces repetitive tasks, allowing agents to focus on complex issues.

Upsides

Cresta's $125M Series D funding boosts product development and market expansion.
Recognition in Forbes AI 50 list enhances Cresta's credibility and market presence.
Human-in-the-loop AI capabilities improve customer service interactions and satisfaction.

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