Backend Engineer • Staff

Who you are

You have 5+ years of backend engineering experience, particularly in building production systems at scale — you've owned services from design through deployment and have navigated the complexities of distributed systems. Your expertise in Java and Spring is deep, and you've successfully shipped high-throughput APIs that handle millions of requests. You understand the importance of service architecture, dependency injection, and testing strategies, and you are comfortable mentoring other engineers to elevate the team's capabilities.

You thrive in collaborative environments, working closely with engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts to create impactful solutions. Your experience includes defining technical visions and contributing to the overall product experience, particularly in subscription infrastructure. You are passionate about user experience and understand the nuances of lifecycle experimentation to grow subscriber bases.

You are a strong communicator, capable of articulating complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. You enjoy sharing your knowledge through writing blog posts and giving tech talks, fostering a culture of learning and growth within your team. You are adaptable and open to feedback, always looking for ways to improve both your work and the work of those around you.

Desirable

Experience with payment systems and subscription models is a plus, as is familiarity with lifecycle management and data analytics. You may have worked in environments that prioritize agile methodologies and continuous integration practices, which will help you succeed in this role.

What you'll do

As a Staff Server Engineer on the Subscriptions Team at Strava, you will partner with an Engineering Manager to define the technical vision for the future of payments and subscriptions. You will work with a team of engineers to build Strava's subscription platform, ensuring that it is reliable, scalable, and user-friendly. Your responsibilities will include delivering backend services that support a seamless product experience for subscribers.

You will mentor other engineers, helping them to grow their skills and knowledge in backend development. This includes conducting code reviews, providing constructive feedback, and sharing best practices. You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the engineering community by writing blog posts and giving tech talks about your work.

Your role will involve collaborating closely with the finance team to manage core subscription data and with the marketing team to support acquisition and retention efforts. You will be responsible for ensuring that the systems you build are used effectively by other engineers to create a world-class experience for Strava's subscribers.

What we offer

Strava offers a flexible hybrid work model, allowing you to spend more than half of your time on-site in our San Francisco office. You will be part of a mission-driven company that motivates people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward, and you will play a key role in making that happen.

We provide competitive compensation and benefits, including opportunities for professional development and growth within the company. You will work in a supportive environment that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to excellence. Join us at Strava and help shape the future of our subscription services.