Senior Software Engineer, Adopt

3 нед. назад

170k–230k USD / yearSeniorRemote

django

Senior Backend Engineer to build and ship backend features for core document workflows at 's Specialized Intelligence platform.

We’re looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Core Engineering Team, which powers some of the most essential experiences at : document viewing and editing, embedding and exporting content, and supporting key integrations. Millions of users rely on these workflows every day.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of impactful projects — from evolving critical document features to building new greenfield systems — and collaborate across the stack to deliver high-quality product experiences. As a backend engineer, you’ll bring depth to our systems, influence technical discussions, and help raise the bar for engineering excellence within the team.
Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) as well as new greenfield projects that expand what can do
Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale
Contribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution
Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance

You have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability
You have extensive experience with Python
You know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queries
You’re a strong advocate for automated testing
You’ve seen and can implement engineering best practices
You’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work

Salary varies by location. All full-time employees receive equity in . Final offers depend on experience and scope.
Health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependents
Flexible paid time off and company holidays
401(k)
Paid parental leave
Daily catered lunch (SF office)
Commuter benefits
Home office stipend
At , we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers. More than 94% of the Fortune 500 use to own their specialized intelligence: the unique way their teams work, decide, and get things done. Our Specialized Intelligence platform automatically captures how work happens and turns it into a living asset that helps people and AI agents do their best work.
We're growing fast, since our founding in 2019, we've grown to 7 million users across 600,000 businesses. Based in San Francisco, we've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup, are valued at over $1 billion, and are backed by leading investors. Join us in our mission to transform how people do work.
Python + Django
PostgreSQL
Redis
Celery + AmazonMQ
Infrastructure in Terraform (AWS)
Hybrid. Based in San Francisco. We work from the office 3 days per week.
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