Full Time

Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Online Storage)

Affirm
San Diego, CA
$160,000 - $220,000* / year (about $77–$106 an hour)

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What a Staff Software Engineer, Backend (Online Storage) usually does. The employer's own details are in the listing.

Typically does: Designs, develops, tests, and maintains backend systems that support online storage services. This includes building APIs, databases, and infrastructure components to handle data storage, retrieval, and user access. Responsibilities often involve optimizing performance, ensuring scalability, and implementing security measures. Collaboration with frontend engineers and other teams is common to deliver a complete user experience.

Tools and skills: Proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, or Go, experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB), and familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) are generally required.

Good fit for: Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities, a passion for building robust and scalable systems, and a desire to work in a collaborative environment typically thrive in this role.

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