Senior Backend Software Engineer

Calm is the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, offering digital mental health programs and support for individuals and organizations.
$154,900 - $259,700
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Calm, the leading mental health and wellness platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their engineering team. As the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation, Calm supports over 150 million people and 3,500 organizations across 190 countries. The role is crucial in designing and maintaining the backend systems that power their mobile and web applications.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the development of complex backend features, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring system reliability, scalability, and security. You'll work with modern technologies including TypeScript, GoLang, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms, while contributing to a mission-driven company that's making a real impact on mental health globally.

This position offers an attractive compensation package ranging from $154,900 to $259,700, plus equity, comprehensive benefits, 401k, and flexible time off. The role requires 8 years of experience and a strong technical background, but Calm emphasizes that candidates don't need to meet every requirement to be considered.

As a Senior Backend Engineer at Calm, you'll be part of a product-minded, team-oriented organization that values technical excellence, mentorship, and innovation. You'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects that directly impact millions of users' mental health journeys, while growing your technical and leadership skills in a supportive, fast-paced environment.

The company is deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a mindful and respectful workplace where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work. If you're passionate about mental health, technical excellence, and want to be part of a mission-driven organization, this role offers an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact while advancing your career.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Backend Software Engineer

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements and develop technical specifications
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems
  • Lead development of complex backend features and services
  • Write high-quality, well-documented code
  • Ensure high test coverage including unit and integration tests
  • Implement backend features with instrumentation and monitoring
  • Develop, mentor and train software engineers

Requirements For Senior Backend Software Engineer

TypeScript
JavaScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • 8 years of related experience
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • Experience with JavaScript/TypeScript, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Experience with AWS/GCP/GKE and Relational DBs/SQL
  • Experience with REST API-based microservices design
  • Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in CI/CD environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits For Senior Backend Software Engineer

401k
Medical Insurance
Equity
  • Equity
  • Comprehensive benefits
  • 401k
  • Flexible time off

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