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 - $241,200
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Remote
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
8+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS · Consumer

Description For Senior Backend Software Engineer

Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to join their engineering team. As a critical member of the team, you'll be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power their mobile and web applications. The role offers an opportunity to work on meaningful mental health technology that impacts over 150 million users across 190 countries.

The position requires expertise in modern backend technologies including JavaScript/TypeScript, GoLang, and cloud infrastructure. You'll work in fast-moving, small pods, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable, and secure solutions. The role involves gathering technical requirements, designing innovative systems, and owning the build and release process.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who wants to make a difference in mental health technology while working with cutting-edge tools and technologies. The company offers competitive compensation ($154,900-$241,200), equity, comprehensive benefits, and flexible time off. Calm values diversity and inclusion, creating a mindful and respectful environment where everyone can bring their authentic self to work.

The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of experience, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities. You'll be expected to mentor other engineers, provide technical leadership, and contribute to the company's mission of supporting everyone on their mental health journey. The role offers the flexibility of remote work while being part of a mission-driven organization that's been recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company.

Last updated 2 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 for all code
  • 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
  • Knowledge of 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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