Software Engineering • Senior

Who you are

You have 5+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on building scalable and reliable systems. Your expertise in Golang allows you to design and implement high-performance services that meet the needs of millions of developers. You thrive in environments where speed and quality are paramount, and you are committed to continuous improvement and growth.

You possess deep knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS and GCP, and have hands-on experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration. Your familiarity with CI/CD practices ensures that you can deliver features quickly while maintaining high standards of quality and observability.

You are a natural leader who enjoys mentoring junior engineers and guiding teams through complex technical challenges. Your strong communication skills enable you to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring that projects are executed smoothly and efficiently.

Desirable

Experience with performance optimization and incident management is a plus. Familiarity with observability tools and practices will help you excel in this role, as you will be responsible for maintaining service reliability and reducing latency.

What you'll do

As a Senior Software Engineer at HackerRank, you will lead the design, development, and deployment of large-scale backend projects. You will own core backend services end to end, ensuring they are fast, reliable, and cost-efficient. Your role will involve collaborating with other teams to improve system performance and simplify the platform architecture.

You will participate in technical discussions, providing insights and recommendations based on your experience. Your responsibilities will include setting clear service level objectives (SLOs) and ensuring that the team adheres to them. You will also be part of the on-call rotation, where you will manage incidents and contribute to the development of solid runbooks.

In addition to technical leadership, you will mentor engineers, helping them grow their skills and advance their careers. You will set a high bar for design, code quality, and operational excellence, fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the team.

What we offer

HackerRank offers a dynamic work environment where you can make a significant impact on the developer community. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with talented professionals who share your passion for quality and innovation. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement, as we value diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

Join us in our mission to help companies hire developers based on their skills and to nurture a community of millions of developers. Together, we can shape the future of hiring and development.