Backend Developer

Full Time Backend Developer at Wasmer (United States)

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Backend Developer

Wasmer United States

Date Posted : 31 Oct, 2022

Work Location : San Francisco, United States

Salary Offered : Not Specified

Job Type : Full Time

Experience Required : 3+ years

Remote Work : Yes

Stock Options : No

Vacancies : 1 available

At Wasmer, we are working on the software that will power the next generation of Cloud Computing platforms using WebAssembly.

Similarly to Node.js, we are moving WebAssembly to the server-side but completely emancipated from JavaScript.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled backend developer with industrial-strength software engineering skills to help us enable WebAssembly on any infrastructure compiled from any programming language.

You will work with Python, Django, GraphQL and a bit of WebAssembly. DevOps knowledge is always a plus.

About Us

At Wasmer, we work on the software that will power the next generation of computing platforms for local, cloud, and edge applications using WebAssembly.

Similar to how Node.js enabled server-side JavaScript, we enable server-side WebAssembly for all supported languages like C / C++, Java, Go, Rust, and many others.

Our mission is to make software universally available.

About You

You are a highly-skilled backend developer with expertise in Python and have curiosity and willingness to learn other programming languages like Rust.

You want to work on the software that will power the next generation of Cloud and Edge Computing platforms using WebAssembly.

What you'll do :

• Maintain, architect, and build backend services for a WebAssembly package manager.
• Coordinate with the UI / UX and Frontend developers to implement or troubleshoot backend services that support UI and command-line functions.
• Write tests and implement automated testing for backend services to deliver a high-quality user experience.
• Build strong and trusting partnerships with product management to ensure that engineering is in lock-step and aligned with the product vision.
• Own the backend package manager services and proactively communicate ideas for improvement or potential vulnerabilities.

What you'll need :

• Experience working with distributed team members in multiple geographies and time zones.
• Deep understanding and commitment to software engineering best practices and principles (such as Agile and CI / CD) and continuous improvement through measurement.
• Hands-on technical experience with any of the following : Python, GraphQL, C / C++, Rust, etc.
• Demonstrated experience in developing backend services for a SaaS product.
• Availability to overlap four hours with CET.
• A positive and respectful attitude.

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience.
• B.S. / M.S. in Computer Science (nice to have).

Why Join Us?

You want to work for a start-up focused on solving real problems with an open-source community-first approach for building a business.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options.
• Generous vacation policy.
• Flexible and / or remote work policies.
• Health coverage.
• Monthly fitness stipend.
• Monthly donation for open-source contributions.
• Economic support for skills development, continuous learning, and attending conferences.

About WasmerThe Operating System for Edge Computing

Company Size : 6 - 10 People

Year Founded : 2019

Country : United States

Company Status : Actively Hiring

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