Senior Software Engineer, Backend (Platform)
Coinbase$180,625 - $212,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- At least 6 years of backend engineering experience
- Proficiency with Go or another backend language (willing to switch to Go)
- Experience with scalability - building functional features used by lots of users
- Database/Redis experience - experience with any relational database (e.g., Postgres) is a must-have
- Bonus points for:
- Experience with AWS or other cloud provider
- Python (for AI) and Rust experience
- Message queues experience
- Full text search experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field
- WebRTC experience
Responsibilities
- (Note: Specific responsibilities not explicitly listed in the job description; role involves contributing to video SFU & chat API using Go, CockroachDB/Postgres, RocksDB, Raft, and Redis, with 3 days/week in-person team cooperation in Toronto co-working space.)
Skills
Go
Postgres
CockroachDB
Redis
RocksDB
Raft
AWS
Python
Rust
Stream
Offers APIs for scalable feeds and chat
About Stream
Stream offers a fertile ground for tech professionals due to its focus on providing scalable APIs and components for feeds and chat messaging, including sophisticated features like audio and video capabilities and AI-based auto moderation. This firm stands out with its comprehensive suite of APIs, SDKs, and UI/UX kits, combined with a robust global edge network, which equips developers to craft real-time experiences backed by enterprise-grade infrastructure. Setting the industry standard in real-time communication technology, it assures a dynamic work environment and continuous innovation, contributing to its positioning as a leader in its field.
Boulder, ColoradoHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$56.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consumer Software, AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries
201-500Employees
Risks
Increased competition from other API-first companies threatens Stream's market position.
Reliance on external developers for integration poses quality and timeline risks.
Rapid SDK expansion may lead to security vulnerabilities if not thoroughly tested.
Differentiation
Stream offers robust SDKs for multiple platforms, enhancing developer flexibility.
Stream's secure APIs cater to enterprises focused on data privacy and security.
Stream's UI kit provides a visually appealing and customizable user interface.
Upsides
Growing demand for video tools boosts Stream's Video API adoption.
React Native's popularity aligns with Stream's recent SDK releases, increasing market share.
Online dating market growth drives demand for Stream's video and audio APIs.
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