What We Do
We build Calm’s product, guide Calm’s analysis, secure Calm’s data, and operate the platforms that underpin it all. We’re product-minded, team-oriented, and grounded in the mission of meeting everyone where they’re at on their mental health journey. We work in fast-moving, small pods and as a Senior Backend Engineer you will be expected to gather technical requirements, design and publish technical specs of innovative systems, as well as own building and releasing them into production.
What You’ll Do
The Senior Backend Software Engineer is a critical member of the Calm Engineering Team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining the backend systems that power our mobile and web applications. You will work closely with a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and customers to ensure that our products are reliable, performant, and secure. Specifically, you will:
Who You Are
Experience with the following languages/technologies/frameworks (or equivalents):
Experience with REST API-based microservices design
Proven experience working effectively in a fast-paced, agile environment as part of a collaborative team
Willingness and enthusiasm to learn new technologies and tackle challenging problems
Experience providing accurate high-level estimates based on complexity and consistently delivering on time and with quality
Consistently deliver on commitments through disciplined estimates and task breakdowns
Proficiency in writing unit and integration tests in a CI/CD environment
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Provide high-quality code reviews centered on code quality and mentoring
Ability to partner with leads across products to leverage institutional knowledge to solve complex problems
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
Nice to Haves
Minimum Requirements
The anticipated salary range for this position is $185,500- $259,700. The base salary range represents the low and high end of Calm’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate’s skills, experience, and other qualifications. This role is also eligible for equity + comprehensive benefits + 401k + flexible time off.