Staff Backend Engineer - Application Infrastructure

Coupang stands out as a major e-commerce company in South Korea, recognized for its reliability and drive to innovate. The company blends the energy of a startup with the scale and resources of a global public business. Teams move quickly, launching new services and growing rapidly. Employees are encouraged to take ownership and help shape the future direction of commerce. Role overview The Staff Backend Engineer - Application Infrastructure will be part of the Application Infrastructure team, working on foundational systems that support Coupang’s complex workflows. This position is greenfield, offering the chance to design and build core backend infrastructure from the ground up. The systems developed will enable fast workflow creation for various domain teams, including those responsible for Coupang’s rocket delivery service. The impact of this work reaches systems that handle hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Location Mountain View, USA Seattle, USA

Coupang is looking for a Staff Backend Engineer focused on Application Infrastructure to help shape the backbone of its large-scale e-commerce platform. This position is based in Mountain View or Seattle. Role overview This role centers on building and maintaining backend systems that are both scalable and reliable. The work supports the platform's growth and ensures that applications perform well under heavy demand. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain backend applications for Coupang’s e-commerce infrastructure Work closely with teams across the company to deliver solutions that meet business and technical needs Focus on system performance, reliability, and security throughout the development process Collaboration Expect to partner with engineers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver backend systems that serve millions of users.

The OpportunityAre you a seasoned Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Infrastructure) eager to drive transformative change at the convergence of scalable web services and state-of-the-art AI technologies? Join us at Otter.ai, where we are on the lookout for a skilled engineer to spearhead the development, deployment, and oversight of web services and infrastructure that fuel our AI-driven products and initiatives. In our vibrant engineering team, you will collaborate closely with AI researchers, product managers, and technology experts to deliver innovative solutions that significantly enhance the experiences of end-user professionals and enterprise clients across various sectors.Your ImpactUtilize your vast expertise in Python to design and refine backend systems that seamlessly integrate with machine learning and AI functionalities.Craft and execute robust business logic using web frameworks such as Django, ensuring full compatibility with AI components and integration with MySQL.Architect scalable solutions employing technologies like Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to support advanced AI models and workflows.Produce reusable, efficient, and maintainable code that underpins our high-performance applications, delivering exceptional user experiences.

Coupang is a leading name in South Korean e-commerce, known for dependable service and rapid innovation. With offices in Mountain View and Seattle, the company blends a startup’s drive with the backing of a global public organization. The culture supports both individual growth and strong teamwork. Initiative is valued at Coupang. Team members often launch new projects and play a direct role in shaping the company’s direction. Entrepreneurial thinking is encouraged, and those who drive improvements are recognized for their impact on both personal and company development. Coupang’s ambitions reach beyond standard commerce. The company regularly tackles challenging projects, always looking for new ways to improve technology and customer experience. Role overview The Senior Staff Backend Engineer will be part of the Application Infrastructure team. This group is responsible for building and enhancing complex workflow systems that power Coupang’s core services, including the rocket delivery platform. Their work supports systems that manage hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. What you will do Design and develop a new, scalable workflow service from the ground up Make workflow development easier for domain teams Ensure the infrastructure can support growing business demands Help shape a critical system at the center of Coupang’s operations

Join Databricks as a Staff Software Engineer focused on Backend development, where you'll play a crucial role in enabling data teams to tackle some of the world's most challenging problems, ranging from security threat detection to cancer drug development. Our mission is to build and operate the world's leading data and AI infrastructure platform, allowing our customers to concentrate on the high-value challenges central to their missions.Founded in 2013 by the original creators of Apache Spark, Databricks has rapidly expanded from a small office in Berkeley, California, to a global powerhouse with over 1,000 employees. Our platform is trusted by thousands of organizations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies, making us one of the fastest-growing SaaS companies worldwide.As part of our engineering team, you'll develop and maintain highly technical products that address significant real-world needs. We constantly push the limits of data and AI technology while ensuring the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers' success.Our software operates at an impressive scale, managing millions of virtual machines and processing exabytes of data daily. We frequently encounter cloud hardware, network, and operating system faults, and it is vital that our software effectively shields customers from these issues.As a Backend Software Engineer, you'll collaborate closely with your team and product management to prioritize, design, implement, test, and operate micro-services for the Databricks platform. Your responsibilities will include writing software in Scala/Java, building data pipelines using Apache Spark and Apache Kafka, integrating third-party applications, and interacting with cloud APIs such as AWS and Azure.Possible teams you could join include:Data Science and Machine Learning Infrastructure: Develop services and infrastructure that blend machine learning and distributed systems, empowering collaborative workspaces, notebooks, IDE integrations, and project management tools.Compute Fabric: Create resource management infrastructure that supports big data and machine learning workloads in a robust, flexible, secure, and cloud-agnostic manner, managing millions of virtual machines.

Your Role at MoveworksDevelop and enhance core infrastructure services and microservices that support our machine learning, frontend, and platform teams.Implement critical functionalities such as distributed configuration management, rate limiting, feature flagging, A/B testing, and traffic capture and replay.Optimize the performance, scalability, and observability of Moveworks cloud infrastructure.Consistently deliver time-sensitive projects in collaboration with other engineering teams.Take full ownership of features from inception to deployment while actively influencing the infrastructure roadmap.Engage in a highly collaborative, in-person role, working across various teams including Core and ML engineering.

The Enterprise Applications team at Databricks is embarking on an exciting journey to revolutionize our business operations. Our objective is to create robust, in-house platforms and AI-driven capabilities that deliver a substantial competitive edge, facilitating our next significant growth in size and revenue. As a Staff Software Engineer within the Enterprise Applications team, you will be pivotal in delivering comprehensive applications that enhance our business operations and equip our employees with genuinely assistive technologies. Your role will involve defining the technical roadmap, designing essential software systems, elevating engineering excellence, mentoring junior engineers, and addressing the most pressing technical challenges our team faces. You will serve as the technical lead for a group of software engineers.

Waymo is a pioneer in autonomous driving technology, dedicated to becoming the world's most trusted driver. Originating from the Google Self-Driving Car Project in 2009, Waymo has developed the Waymo Driver—The World’s Most Experienced Driver™—to enhance mobility access while preventing countless traffic-related fatalities. The Waymo Driver powers our fully autonomous ride-hail service and can be integrated across various vehicle platforms and applications. Having completed over ten million rider-only trips, the Waymo Driver has autonomously navigated more than 100 million miles on public roads and tens of billions in simulated environments across 15+ U.S. states.Join the In-Car Experience team at Waymo, where we focus on how riders interact with our cutting-edge autonomous vehicle technology. We are responsible for designing and developing the user-facing software and systems within the vehicle, ensuring a safe and intuitive experience for every journey. Be part of our mission to shape the future of in-car interactions for autonomous ride-hailing.In this role, you will take ownership of the backend systems and API interfaces that enhance the rider experience, serving as a crucial link between the autonomous vehicle, the cloud infrastructure, and user-facing applications.

The Enterprise Applications team at Databricks is embarking on an exciting journey to redefine our business operations. Our objective is to develop robust, in-house platforms and AI-driven capabilities that deliver a significant competitive edge, propelling us towards doubling our size and revenue.As a Senior Staff Software Engineer within the Enterprise Applications team, you will be pivotal in designing and implementing end-to-end applications that enhance our business functionalities and equip our employees with truly assistive technologies. Your responsibilities will include defining the technical roadmap, designing essential software systems, elevating engineering standards, mentoring junior engineers, and addressing the most complex technical challenges the team faces. You will serve as the technical leader for a team of talented software engineers.

P-1124 Summary At Databricks, we are driven by a passion for empowering data teams to tackle some of the most challenging problems in the world, spanning from security threat detection to advancements in cancer drug development. We achieve this by constructing and managing a top-tier data and AI infrastructure platform, enabling our customers to concentrate on their high-value missions. Our engineering teams are dedicated to creating highly technical products that address significant needs in the world. We continuously push the limits of data and AI technology while maintaining the resilience, security, and scalability essential for our customers’ success on our platform. Customers place their trust in Databricks with their most sensitive data, and our Trust & Safety team is committed to establishing the world’s most reliable data analytics and machine learning platform. Security Engineering plays a pivotal role within Trust & Safety, working diligently to safeguard customer data from malicious threats. We are seeking seasoned leaders like you to craft the vision and define the strategy for this critical area. The impact you will have: Enhance the safety of Databricks for our customers by identifying and addressing critical vulnerabilities in our infrastructure and services. Attract industry-leading talent to our team. Serve as a representative for the security engineering discipline throughout the organization, advocating for a data-driven approach. Represent Databricks at academic and industry conferences and events. What we look for: A minimum of 7 years of experience in Data Security or related fields, with expertise in at least two of the following areas: Cryptography, Kubernetes Security, Web Security, Governance, Privacy, Trust, Safety, Authentication, Identity Management, Access Control, Key Management, Inter-Service Authentication, Secure Application Frameworks, Detection & Response. Proven experience in building systems at large-scale internet companies is highly desirable. ...

About UsAt Aurora, our mission is to revolutionize transportation through safe and efficient self-driving technology, making it accessible to everyone.Explore the Aurora Driver and discover how we are paving the way for a new era in mobility and logistics.Join our team of dedicated professionals at Aurora, where you will engage in complex challenges and continuously enhance your expertise in a collaborative atmosphere. For updates, visit aurora.tech or connect with us on LinkedIn.We are on the lookout for a skilled and driven Staff Software Engineer to spearhead a new team focused on enhancing and modernizing our Offline Testing Infrastructure (OTI). OTI serves as a vital middle-layer infrastructure that supports our PR testing, test creation, and Verification & Validation (V&V) processes.This role is critical, with a strong emphasis on increasing the efficiency of our engineering teams and ensuring the reliability of our release cycles. The ideal candidate will build and lead a small, dedicated team to transition OTI to a stable, high-performance, and scalable platform.Responsibilities:Team Leadership: Act as the technical lead for the OTI team, guiding the strategic vision, execution, and long-term stability of our core infrastructure.Testing Ecosystem Development:Design a next-generation offline testing architecture that meets diverse team requirements, minimizes redundancy, and fosters collaboration across the organization.Collaborate with Test Creation and Test Drive teams to...

Harness is revolutionizing software delivery with its AI-driven platform, spearheaded by visionary technologist and entrepreneur Jyoti Bansal, the founder of AppDynamics which was acquired by Cisco for $3.7B. With an impressive funding of approximately $570M and a valuation of $5.5B, we are backed by leading investors such as Goldman Sachs, Menlo Ventures, IVP, Unusual Ventures, and Citi Ventures. As AI transforms code creation, we recognize that the main bottleneck now lies in post-code processes—testing, deployment, application security, reliability, compliance, and cost optimization. Harness harnesses AI and automation to streamline this crucial “outer loop,” empowering teams to deploy software at speed while ensuring robust security and governance throughout the software delivery lifecycle.Utilizing Harness AI and our Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Harness Platform delivers deep contextual insights and intelligent automation across the software delivery lifecycle, embedding governance and policy-driven controls throughout the platform.In the past year, Harness has facilitated over 185 million deployments, 82 million builds, 18 trillion flag evaluations, 8 million security scans, 9.1 billion optimized tests, and 3 trillion protected API calls while managing $2.8 billion in cloud expenditures. Our customers, including United Airlines, Morningstar, and Choice Hotels, have experienced a remarkable acceleration in release speeds by up to 75% and reductions in cloud costs by up to 60%, achieving a tenfold increase in DevOps efficiency.With a diverse team distributed across 14 offices in 25 countries, Harness is at the forefront of shaping the future of AI software delivery—and we are on the lookout for exceptional talent to accelerate our journey.Position SummaryThis role falls under the AppSec Foundations charter, concentrating on the design and development of core authentication, authorization, and common services infrastructure that supports Harness's security ecosystem. The team is tasked with constructing foundational Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems, implementing service-to-service authentication, audit logging, and common security services to facilitate secure access across all Harness modules, including the AppSec Platform, CI/CD, and other offerings.The Foundations team acts as the security cornerstone for Harness’s multi-product platform, providing vital authentication and authorization services that guarantee secure, scalable access management throughout the software delivery lifecycle.

Join our innovative team at Commure as a Staff Backend Engineer, where you'll play a crucial role in developing cutting-edge backend solutions that empower healthcare organizations to improve patient experiences. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and maintain robust backend services that are scalable and efficient.

The OpportunityAre you a seasoned Senior Software Engineer specializing in Backend Infrastructure eager to drive significant advancements at the confluence of scalable web services and innovative AI technologies? Otter.ai is on the lookout for a skilled engineer to spearhead the creation, deployment, and management of web services and infrastructure that empower our AI-driven products and initiatives. In our vibrant engineering team, you will work hand in hand with AI researchers, product managers, and technology experts to deliver transformative solutions that enhance the experiences of professional end-users and enterprise clients across various sectors.Your ImpactUtilize your extensive expertise in Python to develop and refine backend systems that integrate seamlessly with machine learning and AI-driven functionalities.Design and implement robust business logic using web frameworks such as Django, ensuring compatibility with AI components and integration with MySQL.Architect scalable solutions using technologies like Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to facilitate sophisticated AI models and workflows.Write reusable, efficient, and maintainable code that forms the backbone of our high-performance web services and supports real-time AI analytics.Collaborate closely with AI teams to enhance data pipelines, optimize model deployment, and ensure backend systems effectively support AI-based product features.Effectively communicate with stakeholders across various teams, articulating technical strategies related to AI-enabled infrastructure.

At Coupang, we are dedicated to delivering an exceptional experience for our customers. Our goal is to elicit the reaction, "How did we ever live without Coupang?" With a relentless passion for simplifying shopping, dining, and living, we are transforming the multi-billion-dollar e-commerce landscape from the ground up. We have rapidly emerged as one of the leading e-commerce companies in South Korea, known for our reliability and innovation. We embody the best of both worlds — a startup-like atmosphere paired with the resources of a global public enterprise. This unique combination propels our growth and accelerates the launch of new services, maintaining the swift pace we established at our inception. Our team is filled with entrepreneurial spirits eager to initiate new projects and innovations. At Coupang, you will witness personal, team, and company growth each day. Our mission to revolutionize commerce is genuine. We continuously push the limits of what is achievable, tackling challenges and dismantling traditional trade-offs. Join Coupang and contribute to creating an extraordinary experience in today’s fast-paced, technologically advanced, and interconnected world. Role Overview As a Senior Staff Software Engineer in the ML Infrastructure team for Search & Discovery, you will be tasked with designing and implementing robust and efficient software solutions that manage vast amounts of structured and unstructured data necessary for training complex machine learning models and serving them effectively online. The Search & Discovery team is pivotal in optimizing our customers' navigation experience and driving sustained growth. Each week, over 20 million customers utilize search on our app or coupang.com, with more than a third making purchases. A significant portion of Coupang's sales is directly linked to search and recommendation features, with many business strategies and growth initiatives being influenced by ranking and recommendation algorithms. This position offers a chance to develop scalable offline and online machine learning platforms to support ranking, recommendation, and business decision-making. You will work with billions of user interaction records and petabytes of raw log files, converting them into actionable data formats for engineers and scientists. Additionally, you will be responsible for delivering complex machine learning models in real-time, facilitating millions of Coupang customers in discovering and searching for products. If you are passionate about big data engineering, scalable serving systems, and making a tangible business impact, this role is an excellent fit for you.

The OpportunityAre you a skilled Backend Software Engineer with a passion for infrastructure and a desire to drive innovation in scalable web services and AI technology? Join us at Otter.ai, where you will play a critical role in designing, deploying, and managing the backend systems that power our AI-driven products. You will work alongside an agile team of AI researchers, product managers, and technologists to create cutting-edge solutions that enhance the user experience for professionals and enterprises across various sectors.Your ImpactUtilize your expertise in Python to develop and optimize backend systems that integrate seamlessly with machine learning and AI functionalities.Design and implement resilient business logic using web frameworks like Django, ensuring compatibility with AI components and MySQL integration.Create scalable architectures utilizing technologies such as Nginx, Kafka, MySQL, Cassandra, Redis, and big data platforms to support advanced AI models and workflows.Develop reusable, efficient, and maintainable code that serves as the backbone of our high-performance web services and facilitates real-time AI analytics.Collaborate closely with AI teams to refine data pipelines, enhance model deployment, and ensure backend systems are optimized for AI-driven product features.Effectively communicate with stakeholders across different teams, articulating technical strategies concerning AI-enabled infrastructure.

About UsAurora Innovation is dedicated to advancing the future of transportation through the safe and swift implementation of self-driving technology. Our flagship product, The Aurora Driver, aims to revolutionize mobility and logistics, ensuring a safer, more efficient, and accessible future for all.At Aurora, you'll solve intricate challenges alongside a team of passionate and talented individuals, enhancing your expertise while broadening your knowledge. Stay updated with our latest news at aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.We are on the lookout for a remarkable Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our Aurora Services Engineering team. In this pivotal role, you will contribute significantly to the development of our suite of fleet management tools.The Aurora Services Engineering team specializes in creating full-stack solutions, including backend services, web applications, mobile applications, and real-time onboard code, facilitating the commercial operation of autonomous vehicle fleets at scale. Our goal is to develop the software that drives the commercial aspects of our platform, including task assignment for autonomous vehicles, remote support, fleet management, and customer order processing. As we gear up for substantial fleet expansion and API integration with partners, the tools we create are essential for the efficient daily operation of our business.As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you will work on solutions for autonomous vehicle terminal operations, focusing on launching and landing vehicles at locations owned by Aurora and its major customers. You will be responsible for enhancing existing products and developing entirely new features, making a considerable impact on the efficiency of terminal operations at Aurora.

Join Gatik: Pioneering Autonomous LogisticsAt Gatik, we are at the forefront of transforming the B2B supply chain through our innovative autonomous transportation-as-a-service (ATaaS) platform. Our commitment to safe and efficient freight movement is evident in our partnerships with Fortune 500 retailers, including the launch of the world's first fully driverless commercial service with Walmart in 2021. Operating our Class 3-7 autonomous trucks across key markets such as Texas, Arkansas, and Ontario, Canada, we are dedicated to driving forward the future of freight transportation.Our proprietary Level 4 technology, Gatik Carrier™, is designed to securely and effectively manage freight logistics between pick-up and drop-off locations on the middle mile. Integrating cutting-edge software and hardware, Gatik Carrier™ seamlessly enhances our customers' logistics operations.Role OverviewWe are in search of a Staff Infrastructure Engineer to expand our data collection, monitoring, and vehicle infrastructure, enhancing support for our expanding fleet of autonomous vehicles. This hands-on role requires close collaboration with our platform and autonomy teams to develop infrastructure solutions that are critical to autonomy software development, issue resolution, and deployment of autonomous vehicles to new customer sites. Your contributions will be pivotal in establishing reliable data pipelines, scalable CI systems, and efficient production deployments.This position is based at our Mountain View, CA office with an on-site requirement of 5 days a week!

Role overview Coupang seeks a Senior Staff Backend Engineer based in Mountain View or Seattle. This position leads the design and implementation of scalable backend systems that power Coupang’s ecommerce platform. Key responsibilities Shape architecture decisions for backend services supporting millions of customers Collaborate with engineers to develop and maintain reliable, high-performance systems Use modern technologies to improve service quality and customer experience Team environment Work alongside an experienced engineering team dedicated to building and enhancing the core services that drive Coupang’s global ecommerce operations.

Role Overview DeepMind is seeking a Principal Engineer for the Gemini Application Infrastructure team in Mountain View, California. This position focuses on guiding engineering work to strengthen and expand the application infrastructure that supports Gemini. The role involves shaping systems for reliability, scale, and efficiency. What You Will Do Lead technical initiatives to improve and evolve the Gemini application infrastructure. Work closely with colleagues from various disciplines to design and deliver infrastructure solutions. Apply new technologies and methods that advance the capabilities of artificial intelligence applications.