Software Engineer, Core Services at Retool

San Francisco, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of experience in professional software development, ideally some in startups
Built, maintained, debugged, and scaled backend systems and distributed services
Keen understanding of security best practices and experience designing secure systems
Ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks in critical services
Experience with cloud-based infrastructure like Azure, AWS, or GCP, along with Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively across multiple teams

Responsibilities

Drive the architectural design and redesign of core Retool backend services, ensuring robustness, security, and efficiency (including secure sandboxing, connection pooling, and streaming)
Use secure runtime and sandboxing technologies like WASM and seccomp filters
Own production services running in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS)

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Backend DevelopmentSoftware EngineeringEnd-to-End Projects

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Software Engineer role?

The role requires 6+ years of experience in professional software development, ideally with some time spent in startups.

What key skills are needed for the Core Services Software Engineer position?

Candidates need experience building, maintaining, debugging, and scaling backend systems and distributed services, a keen understanding of security best practices, and the ability to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will use secure runtime and sandboxing technologies like WASM and seccomp filters, and own production services running in Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Retool

Simplifies development of internal business tools

About Retool

Retool helps businesses create internal tools quickly and easily, targeting developers and IT teams. Users can build applications by connecting to various databases and APIs using a drag-and-drop interface, which reduces the need for extensive coding. The platform manages data fetching and user interface concerns, allowing developers to focus on customization. Retool operates on a subscription model and aims to streamline operations and improve productivity for businesses.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2017Year Founded

$160.6MTotal Funding

SERIES_CCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries

201-500Employees