
About Nextdoor
Connecting neighbors for a kinder world
Key Highlights
- Over 242,000 neighborhoods served worldwide
- Headquartered in Tenderloin, San Francisco, CA
- $211.7 million raised in funding
- Advertising partnership with Oracle launched in 2022
Nextdoor is a private social network that connects neighbors and fosters community engagement, currently serving over 242,000 neighborhoods globally. Headquartered in the Tenderloin district of San Francisco, CA, Nextdoor has raised $211.7 million in funding and competes primarily with local Faceboo...
🎁 Benefits
Nextdoor offers a monthly wellness stipend, 12 weeks of parental, family, or medical leave, and a global end-of-year shutdown. Employees also benefit ...
🌟 Culture
Nextdoor's culture is centered around community building and social interaction, with a strong emphasis on privacy and neighborhood-focused features. ...
Overview
Nextdoor is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to contribute to their innovative technology that fosters local community connections. You'll work in a collaborative environment focused on quality and reliability. This position requires significant experience in backend engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have a strong background in backend engineering, with a focus on building scalable and reliable systems. Your experience includes working with various technologies and frameworks, allowing you to contribute effectively to both frontend and backend services. You thrive in collaborative environments, where you can learn from your peers and share your knowledge to help the team grow. You are committed to delivering high-quality software that meets the needs of users and stakeholders alike.
You understand the importance of maintaining a warm and inclusive work environment, and you value the diverse perspectives that come from working with a variety of individuals. You are adaptable and open to wearing multiple hats within a small, high-performing team, prioritizing impact for customers while ensuring that quality is never compromised.
What you'll do
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nextdoor, you will have the opportunity to make key contributions across the engineering stack. You will be involved in developing and improving frameworks that support both frontend and backend services, ensuring that the technology we build fosters local community connections. You will collaborate closely with product managers and designers to understand user needs and translate them into technical solutions. Your role will also involve mentoring junior engineers, guiding them in best practices and helping them grow in their careers.
You will participate in code reviews, ensuring that the team adheres to high standards of quality and reliability. You will be responsible for designing and implementing backend services that are scalable and efficient, contributing to the overall success of the Nextdoor platform. Your work will directly impact the way neighbors connect and share important information within their communities.
What we offer
Nextdoor provides a flexible hybrid work environment that allows you to balance your professional and personal life. We believe in empowering our teams to take ownership of their work, and we encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every requirement. Join us in building technology that makes a difference in people's lives.
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