Job Description

SoundCloud is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join their Fan Monetization team. This role involves building and scaling backend systems that power features enabling fans to support artists, utilizing technologies like Golang, TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and Protobuf. The engineer will collaborate with various teams and operate independently to drive projects from inception to completion.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance services
• Build and scale backend systems for fan monetization
• Collaborate with product, payments, and engineering teams
• Become a domain expert in fan monetization
• Communicate team needs
• Operate independently and drive projects to completion

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience building and operating distributed systems
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
• Strong ownership and accountability
• Production experience with Golang, TypeScript, Node.js, GraphQL, and Protobuf
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
• Experience deploying and managing services in cloud environments (AWS preferred)
• Familiarity with messaging/queuing systems
• Passion for using AI technologies

Benefits

• No benefits