[Remote] Senior Software Engineer, Business Applications at Thumbtack

United States

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Requirements

4+ years of experience in backend engineering
Experience building and maintaining integration frameworks, middleware, or service layers
Experience building software using databases (e.g. Postgres, DynamoDB, etc.)
Experience developing event-driven architectures, messaging systems, or workflow engines
Hands-on experience building and operating services
Experience working cross-functionally with infra, product, and business teams
Experience with at least one major programming language (Go, Python, Java, or similar)
Experience with multiple coding languages
Experience with microservice architectures and online services
Experience with GraphQL, APIs, and other real-time data pulls
Experience with event-based integrations framework for Salesforce and other 3rd-Party tools
Experience with commercial operations and trust & safety teams
Experience with backend infrastructure for campaigning, alerting, and automation
Experience with AI/ML teams and automation and LLM-driven workflows
Experience with service architecture, event-driven systems, monitoring, and resiliency

Responsibilities

Unlock and expand write-based and read-based integrations with product systems
Build out a microservices architecture to allow Business Application tools to be integrated with product services
Partner with Commercial Operations and Trust & Safety to deliver backend infrastructure for campaigning, alerting, and automation
Collaborate with relevant AI/ML teams to unlock automation and LLM-driven workflows
Contribute to backend best practices — service architecture, event-driven systems, monitoring, and resiliency
Develop and maintain backend infrastructure for internal tools
Work with the business and own the platform of internal tools throughout their lifecycle
Deliver scalable systems and infrastructure to empower Thumbtack employees
Participate in the development of sustainable architecture that enables real-time event-driven systems
Develop and maintain APIs and integrations with third-party enterprise tools
Work with the sales, customer support, and business functions to deliver effective sales campaigns
Develop and maintain support systems and experiences
Contribute to the development of Conversational AI and other automation and LLM-driven workflows
Work with the AI/ML teams to develop and implement new workflows and features
Participate in the development of the overall architecture and roadmap for the Business Applications team

Thumbtack

Online marketplace connecting consumers with local professionals

About Thumbtack

Thumbtack connects consumers with local professionals for various services through its online marketplace. Users can find professionals like plumbers, electricians, and landscapers by searching the platform, comparing prices, reading reviews, and booking services directly. The platform offers cost estimates based on numerous bids from professionals, helping consumers understand potential service costs. Thumbtack generates revenue by charging professionals for leads, which are inquiries made by customers through the site. This model allows Thumbtack to serve a wide range of customers across the U.S., making it easier for them to find and hire local service providers.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2008Year Founded

$680.3MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Remote Work Options

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition from OfferUp could dilute Thumbtack's market share.

Dependency on RentRedi partnership may risk customer acquisition dynamics.

Reliance on external funding could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Thumbtack connects users with 300,000 local service businesses across the U.S.

The platform offers personalized guidance and cost estimates for various home services.

Thumbtack charges professionals for leads, ensuring a straightforward revenue model.

Upsides

Partnership with OfferUp expands market reach and customer base.

$75 million financing boosts technology investment and service expansion.

Experienced leaders enhance legal and user research capabilities, improving trust and experience.

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