Software Engineer, Backend
Character · Redwood City, CA
About this role
**ABOUT THE ROLE** We’re looking for a talented and motivated **Backend Engineer** to join our team. You’ll build and maintain scalable, high-performance backend systems that power our products—working closely with designers, data scientists, and engineers to design and deliver robust backend solutions. **WHAT YOU’LL DO** - Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services that support our applications and infrastructure - Implement secure and efficient APIs for frontend applications and third-party integrations - Optimize system performance, reliability, and scalability using strong architecture and engineering best practices - Collaborate with product managers, data analysts, and frontend engineers to deliver backend solutions aligned with business and user needs - Ensure high availability, fault tolerance, and strong backend performance - Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements to enhance efficiency and stability - Maintain security best practices to protect user data and system integrity - Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies in backend development and distributed systems **WHO YOU ARE** - **5+ years** of backend development experience building scalable, reliable applications - Strong proficiency in **Python, Java, or Go** (Python and Go preferred) - Experience with databases such as **PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL** - Familiarity with designing and integrating APIs, including **REST and GraphQL** - Understanding of **distributed systems**, **microservices**, and **cloud platforms** (AWS, GCP, or Azure) - Experience with **Docker** and **Kubernetes** - Strong problem-solving skills and ability to optimize performance and reliability - Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively **Preferred Qualifications** - Experience with **event-driven architectures** and messaging systems (Kafka, RabbitMQ, etc.) - Knowledge of **caching strategies** and performance optimization techniques - Experience with large-scale, high-traffic applications - Familiarity with **CI/CD** pipelines and DevOps best practices - Exposure to machine learning or data-driven applications **ABOUT CHARACTER.AI** Character.AI empowers people to connect, learn, and tell stories through interactive entertainment. With **20M+ monthly visitors**, users engage with tens of millions of characters and enjoy unlimited conversations. In just two years, Character.AI achieved unicorn status and was honored as **Google Play’s AI App of the Year**. **Equal Opportunity Employer** Character values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. They uphold a non-discrimination policy based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or disability.
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