Senior Software Engineer, Backend

Turo Inc.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 156,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary, equity, benefits,

Employer-paid medical, dental, and vis

Retirement employer match

Learning & Development stipend

Turo travel credit

Cell phone and internet stipend

Paid time off, holidays, volunteer & p

In-office lunch and snacks

Job summary

Turo is seeking software engineers in San Francisco to shape an AI-enabled backend platform. You’ll ship daily, review code, and collaborate across product, design, and engineering to deliver scalable features.

The role emphasizes strong CS fundamentals, multiple language fluency, and the ability to communicate complex concepts. Hybrid in-office work three days a week in SF is expected, with equity and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience shipping high-scale code to production.
• Experience with AI-enabled development and tooling.
• Fluent in at least one language (Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C).
• Strong fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, databases, distributed systems, search.
• Strong communicator, able to explain technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Bonus: Bachelor's/Master’s degree or equivalent in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PM, design, and engineers to develop features that drive metrics.
• Produce high-quality, maintainable code, test, review, and ship.
• Improve and scale architecture and application design.
• Develop tools to diagnose and fix problems, with proper documentation.
• Work in a fluid, evolving environment with creative solutions.

Skills

Backend development

AI-enabled development

Programming languages (Java, Python, C

CS fundamentals

Communication

Search/Database/Distributed systems

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in CS or related field

Job description

About the team

We are looking for brilliant software engineers who have a passion for consumer products and want to join an energetic team that is changing the way people think about travel. We ship code daily, A/B test extensively, and have a primary role in creating the product from inception to implementation. There’s much to do, and you’ll be responsible for making some real cool stuff happen. Our APIs, internal services, and web app are at the core of our stable of software that’s reinventing mobility. Be a member of a small team of talented engineers and designers and play a major role in shaping an exciting app that’s changing how people travel and think about car ownership.

What you will do

You will collaborate extensively with product management, design, and engineers to develop product features that drive our metrics. You will produce high-quality maintainable code, test it, collaboratively review it and ship it. You will identify areas to improve and scale our architecture and application design. You will develop tools and utilities to diagnose and fix problems. Ensure proper technical design and documentation. Work efficiently in a constantly changing and growing environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are desired.

Your profile

Typically a minimum of 5 years experience shipping high-scale code to production. Experience with AI-enabled development and tooling. Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Python, Ruby, Go, or C. Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search. Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals. Passionate about search, streaming, database or other backend technologies. Strong communicator. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you. Bonus if you have Bachelor's/Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field.

For this role, the target base salary range in San Francisco is $156,000 - $195,000 annually. This role is also eligible for equity and benefits. In general, our ranges reflect the market-based target for new hire salaries based on the level and location of the role. Within the range, individual pay is determined by objective factors assessed during the application and interview process, such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. We encourage you to talk with your recruiter to learn more about the total compensation and benefits available for this role. Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

Turo AI Policy: Turo may use AI-enabled tools to support our recruiting operations, including gathering information from candidates, drafting communications, helping with interview note-taking and assessment, and so on. These tools only supplement our team; all decisions to advance or hire candidates are made by Turo employees. While we welcome candidates to use AI-enabled tools to help prepare for their interviews, the use of such tools, including any AI chatbots or note-takers, is not permitted during live interviews or technical assessments. We want to see how you consider and solve problems in real-time, so interviews and assessments are all you (unless we indicate otherwise and ask you specifically to use an AI-enabled tool to answer a question). If during the application process you require the use of an AI-enabled tool as a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

Benefits

• Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees
• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)
• Retirement employer match
• Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development
• Turo host matching program
• Turo travel credit
• Cell phone and internet stipend
• Paid time off to relax and recharge
• Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave
• For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

About Turo

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts. Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes. Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad. Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives. Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable. We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [e-mail]. Welcome to Turo Careers! Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts. We’ve learned that there are scammers targeting job candidates by impersonating Turo and its employees. We ask candidates to be careful of fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity during their job search, especially if they’re contacted through unofficial channels (such as Instagram, Telegram, MS Teams, etc.). In general, Turo interacts with candidates through our Careers page and via turo.com email addresses, and we don’t ask candidates for sensitive financial or personal info or request money as part of the hiring process (so an application fee or equipment costs). If candidates are not sure whether they’re dealing with an impersonator, they can contact Turo’s Recruiting Team at [e-mail]. Candidates can also report suspicious activity to the FTC or other appropriate authorities.