Backend Engineer • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated complex distributed systems issues with confidence. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep — you've shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests and have strong opinions on service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to a cross-functional team, bringing your scrappy, curious, optimistic, persistent, and empathetic traits to the table. You understand the importance of delivering high-quality, high-performance solutions and are driven by a desire to make a significant impact.

Desirable

While you may not meet every single requirement, your ambition and drive are what we value most. If you possess the fundamental traits we seek, we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't satisfy every qualification.

What you'll do

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Dialpad, you will be part of a growing team focused on building a new experience for our customers. You will design and implement scalable backend systems that leverage modern technologies, ensuring high performance and reliability. Your role will involve collaborating closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features that enhance our platform. You will also be responsible for code reviews, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural discussions that shape the future of our systems. Your work will directly impact how businesses communicate with their customers, making every conversation matter.

What we offer

At Dialpad, we are committed to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a mission-driven team that values continuous evolution and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of customer communications. Join us in transforming how businesses connect with their customers through AI-driven insights and automation.