Senior Backend Software Engineer Job at CompScience, San Francisco, CA

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  • CompScience
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

Join to apply for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at CompScience 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Senior Backend Software Engineer role at CompScience This range is provided by CompScience. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $150,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr About CompScience At CompScience, we're not just building softwarewe're saving lives. We're a high-growth startup on a mission to prevent 10 million workplace injuries through bold technological innovations, ensuring that everyone can go home safe at the end of the day. Founded in 2019 and backed by investors from SpaceX, Tesla, and Anduril, we've assembled a powerhouse team that bridges two worlds: Cutting-Edge Technology: Our engineering team is comprised of distinguished computer vision engineers, software architects, and data scientists from the self-driving car industry. They bring unparalleled expertise in AI and machine learning to the realm of workplace safety. Insurance Acumen: Our insurance team comprises seasoned professionals who understand the nuances of workers' compensation policies. They work hand-in-hand with our tech experts to translate advanced analytics into tangible insurance products that truly serve our clients' needs. Our groundbreaking perception-based risk assessment program, the first of its kind, provides the most comprehensive data stream available for risk analysis and monitoring and has proven to significantly reduce accidents in some of the world's most hazardous occupations. About The Role We're looking for a passionate and driven Senior Backend Engineer to be an early cornerstone of our small but mighty engineering team. You'll play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling the backend systems that power our product. This is a hands-on role where you'll have a direct impact on our architecture, technology choices, and engineering culture. You'll collaborate closely with other engineers, taking ownership of significant features and contributing to the core infrastructure of our rapidly growing startup. Responsibilities Develop and Maintain Scalable Backend Systems: Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs and data processing pipelines that support both application functionality and AI-driven analytics. Modernize Legacy Codebase: Demonstrate a deep understanding of the existing TypeScript/JavaScript legacy codebase and strategically evolve it to meet evolving business objectives, improving efficiency and maintainability. Ensure Scalability and Reliability: Build backend systems with a focus on scalability and robustness to handle rapidly increasing video and data volumes, ensuring high availability and reliability. AWS Expertise and Cloud Transition: Leverage expertise in AWS services (SQS, Redshift, RDS, Aurora (PostgreSQL), S3, EC2) to manage and optimize the backend infrastructure, while actively supporting the transition to a serverless, event-driven architecture. Improve Documentation and Knowledge Sharing: Significantly contribute to and improve internal documentation to support ongoing development efforts and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team. Collaboration and Leadership: Effectively collaborate with engineering leads, mentor junior developers, and coordinate with overseas contract partners to implement key backend functionality, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term scalability. Required Experience Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field. 7+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality backend systems. 4+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure such as AWS/Azure/GCP and 2+ Years of Experience with Github Actions/Terraform/Cloudformation/Ansible 6+ years of experience in Strongly Typed Languages such as C#/TypeScript/C++ etc. 2+ years of Experience in Docker. 2+ Years of Experience with ETL Pipelines GraphQL Experience Nice-to-have Experience with video Processing Tools like FFMPEG Experience with Kubernetes Legacy Systems Migration To Modern Systems Experience Working at CompScience Compensation: CompScience is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $150,000 $175,000. Compensation is determined within the range based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes equity and comprehensive benefits. Benefits at CompScience: Fast-paced startup environment where your ideas can quickly become reality Opportunity to wear multiple hats and grow beyond your job description Remote-first culture with home office support Comprehensive health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA) 401(k) plan and life insurance Flexible time off and 12 weeks parental leave Professional development reimbursement Our Ideal Teammate: Thrives in a fast-paced startup and is comfortable navigating ambiguity Excited to wear multiple hats and grow rapidly Committed to our mission of saving lives through technology Compensation Range: $150K - $175K Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Insurance Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at CompScience by 2x Sign in to set job alerts for Senior Software Engineer roles. 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