Staff Backend Software Engineer

Calm is the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, providing digital mental health programs and support for individuals and organizations.
$176,000 - $275,000
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Remote
501 - 1,000 Employees
12+ years of experience
Healthcare · Enterprise SaaS

Description For Staff Backend Software Engineer

Calm, the leading mental health and wellness app reaching over 150 million people across 190 countries, is seeking a Staff Backend Software Engineer to join their engineering team. This role is crucial in developing the foundational technologies that power Calm's products, including their custom-built content management system and authentication solutions.

As a Staff Backend Software Engineer, you'll be part of a lean, high-impact team working on transformative systems that deliver immersive, calming experiences to millions of users worldwide. You'll collaborate with engineering, product, and functional leaders across the organization to bring Calm's vision to life.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $176,000 - $275,000, along with equity, comprehensive benefits, 401k, and flexible time off. The role requires 12 years of experience and expertise in technologies like TypeScript, Go, Kubernetes, and SQL. You'll be responsible for designing scalable backend systems, writing high-quality code, and mentoring other engineers.

Calm is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, providing equal opportunities to all applicants. The company has been recognized as a TIME100 Most Influential Company and supports over 3,500 organizations with HIPAA-compliant resources. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior engineer looking to make a meaningful impact in the mental health space while working with cutting-edge technologies.

The position is remote-friendly for candidates in the San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles, or New York City areas, offering the flexibility to work from home while contributing to a mission-driven organization that's helping millions manage stress, improve sleep, and live mindfully.

Last updated 3 months ago

Responsibilities For Staff Backend Software Engineer

  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems that are reliable, scalable, and secure
  • Write high-quality code that is well-documented and easy to maintain
  • Ensure high test coverage for all code, including unit and integration tests
  • Implement monitoring to detect and respond to system failures and performance issues
  • Work with other teams to ensure smooth development and deployment process
  • Develop, mentor and train software engineers
  • Work directly with customers and product managers to gather requirements

Requirements For Staff Backend Software Engineer

TypeScript
Go
Kubernetes
  • BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
  • 12 years of related experience
  • Experience with Javascript/Typescript, GoLang, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform
  • Experience with AWS/GCP/GKE and Relational DBs/SQL
  • Experience with REST API-based microservices design
  • Strong focus on security
  • Proven experience in fast-paced, agile environment
  • 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 Staff Backend Software Engineer

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

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