Senior Backend Engineer, Real-Time Distributed Systems

LaunchDarkly Group; United States; Remote; USD 145,500 - 235,400; Full time

Job summary

LaunchDarkly Group is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join the Flag Delivery team. This role involves building and improving backend services for critical delivery systems, collaborating closely with other engineering teams, and debugging production issues. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong programming skills in languages like Go, and a solid understanding of distributed systems.

The provided pay range varies based on location, with salaries from $145,500 to $235,400. LaunchDarkly values transparency and diversity in the workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience.
• Experience building or operating production backend systems.
• Strong programming skills in Go, Java, Rust, or a similar backend language.

Responsibilities

• Build and operate backend services for Flag Delivery systems.
• Contribute to streaming and polling delivery models.
• Improve service reliability and maintain strong standards.

Skills

Backend software engineering

Go programming

Debugging

Distributed systems

AI fluency

Job description

LaunchDarkly Group is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join the Flag Delivery team. This role involves building and improving backend services for critical delivery systems, collaborating closely with other engineering teams, and debugging production issues. Candidates should have 5+ years of experience, strong programming skills in languages like Go, and a solid understanding of distributed systems.

The provided pay range varies based on location, with salaries from $145,500 to $235,400. LaunchDarkly values transparency and diversity in the workplace.