Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Prodigal United States

Date Posted : 01 Aug, 2023

Work Location : Mountain View, United States

Salary Offered : $4000000 $6000000 yearly

Job Type : Full Time

Experience Required : 3+ years

Remote Work : No

Stock Options : No

Vacancies : 1 available

We are a fast-growing Bay Area-based startup backed by leading investors like Menlo Ventures, Accel and Y-Combinator. We create AI and ML-powered software for the finance and lending industries, focused on repayment and debt recovery.

Our products use AI to create next-generation speech analytics that support real-time agent guidance, automated notes after conversations, and call analysis for quality assurance and compliance.

Prodigal is looking for a Lead Software Engineer for the Platform team who will play a key role in architecting our systems for scale, building robust and distributed data platforms.

Responsibilities

• Code, design, and test in a heterogeneous technology environment, the role involves 100% Individual Contribution (IC) work
• Write clean, well-structured, and maintainable code, following coding standards and best practices
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging of backend applications to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and other issues, ensuring the smooth operation of our services
• Optimize and improve existing backend systems for speed, efficiency, and scalability
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in backend development, bringing innovative ideas and technologies to the team

Requirements

• B.S. / M.S / Equivalent in Computer Science or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of experience in architecting, designing and writing code for high throughput, distributed, data platforms
• Strong experience with NoSQL & SQL databases, Datawarehouse, Datalakes such as MongoDB, DynamoDB, Postgresql, Redshift, Snowflake, BigQuery etc
• Strong experience in Python with a focus on writing scalable, secure and highly available software applications. Should be open to learning and quickly adopting new languages.

Our tech stack includes Python, Golang, Nodejs in that order

• Experience working with AWS services, Docker, Kubernetes and DevOps tools
• Experience working with logging and monitoring tools such as Sentry, CW, Prometheus, ELK etc
• Strong expertise in troubleshooting complex production issues. Strong expertise in troubleshooting someone else's code
• Expertise in configuration management for deploying, configuring, and managing servers and systems
• Bonus : Foundational knowledge in fundamentals of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
• Good problem solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. Should be able to find the right balance between perfection and speed of execution
• Self-starter and self-learner, who never settles, is ready to jump into a variety of technologies and languages and is able to coordinate and collaborate with other team members
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while continuously evaluating emerging technologies

Our Tech Stack

• Services built on Python, Golang & Nodejs
• Databases - MongoDB, RDS
• Deployments on EKS, EC2, Lambda Databricks and other AWS services

What we offer

• Learn Generative AI & LLMs : We are aggressively building in this space and you'll get the opportunity to learn and experiment with the latest technologies
• Fast paced Growth : You’ll get the chance to learn from (and teach) some of the brightest and most skilled people you’ll ever meet.
• Continuous education : As relentless seekers of knowledge, we sponsor and support any training materials, books, courses, exam fees for upskilling yourself in areas related to your role.
• Health insurance : Health always comes first. We offer insurance coverage for both you and your family.
• Flexible schedule : You’re fully trusted to create the right conditions for your own personal peak productivity.
• Generous leave policy : Take all the time you need to recharge your batteries - no permission process or vacation allowance here.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and want to work in a fast-paced, intellectually-stimulating environment where you will be pushed to grow, then please reach out because we are looking to build a transformational company that reinvents one of the biggest industries in the US.

About Prodigal

Company Size : 51 - 250 People

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Year Founded : 2018

Country : United States

Company Status : Actively Hiring

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