Software Engineer, Backend (Multiple Levels) - Slack at Slack

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, SoftwareIndustries

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

BackendSoftware EngineeringSlack APICRMAI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for this Software Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this a remote position or what is the location requirement?

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What skills are required for the Backend Software Engineer role?

The role involves building features, designing API methods, and improving system performance using tools like PHP/Hack, Java, MySQL, and Linux. Expertise in these is a huge plus, but familiarity with other web languages like Python or Ruby and relational databases are acceptable substitutes.

What is the company culture like at Slack?

Slack has a positive, diverse, and supportive culture, with a collaborative team that enjoys working together cross-functionally. They look for curious, inventive people who strive to be a little better every day and value simplicity and reliability in systems.

What makes a strong candidate for this backend engineering role?

Strong candidates understand that simplicity and reliability are key aspects to calculate in every system decision, have expertise in backend tools like PHP/Hack, Java, MySQL, and Linux (or equivalents), and thrive in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Slack

Collaboration platform for team communication

About Slack

Slack is a collaboration platform that helps teams communicate and work together more effectively. It provides tools for messaging, file sharing, and connecting with other applications, which allows users to streamline their workflows. Teams can create channels for different topics, send direct messages, and share documents all in one place. Slack also allows developers to build custom integrations using its APIs, which means users can automate tasks and enhance their experience with various third-party applications. Unlike many competitors, Slack offers a free version with limited features, making it easier for new users to try the platform before committing to a paid subscription. The goal of Slack is to improve productivity and communication within organizations of all sizes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$1,416.6MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees