Software Engineer, Backend (Remote)

About vidIQ
vidIQ builds software to help YouTube creators achieve their goals. Our mission is to advance the creator's journey with actionable data-driven insights and AI-powered tools. We are dedicated to our values of being creator-obsessed, lean and fast, and scientific. Having already supported millions of creators, we invite stunning new co-workers to join us in reaching millions more.

Imagine a product that reached over a million users without a traditional sales team. This product stands at the forefront of career evolution, where everyone can be their own brand with unlimited growth potential. That's the opportunity at vidIQ—an infinite market, a large and highly engaged customer base, and the chance to help scale the platform that delivers insights to millions of creators.

Discover more about vidIQ firsthand at www.vidiq.com.

About the Team

We're a rapidly growing team of over 100 people. Our vision is to be a personal copilot for every YouTube creator. We foster a welcoming environment where smart, passionate people can exchange ideas and perform at their best. We seek team members who excel in their crafts, communicate with respect and confidence, and act like owners.

Our Technology Stack

• Frontend: TypeScript, React.js, Next.js

• Backend: Scala, Python, Node.js

• Infrastructure & CI/CD: Kubernetes, Docker, GitHub, ArgoCD

• Cloud: AWS, GCP, Azure

• Databases: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, OpenSearch

• Data Processing: Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, Pandas, Numpy

• Machine Learning: PyTorch, HuggingFace, OpenAI, Vertex AI, Groq

About the Role
We're seeking a seasoned backend engineer to drive product innovation and deliver high-impact results. While machine learning expertise is beneficial, strong foundational skills in backend development are essential. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop, and maintain scalable services and APIs, ensuring our backend infrastructure supports our ambitious growth objectives.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs.

• Optimize databases and system architecture for peak performance.

• Build fault-tolerant systems with effective load balancing and redundancy.

• Collaborate closely with Machine Learning, Frontend, DevOps, and Data Engineering teams to deliver cohesive end-to-end solutions, align on technical decisions, and ensure smooth integration between system components

• Lead by example in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, maintaining high code quality and system reliability through rigorous testing and documentation.

• Engage in continuous learning and adopt new technologies to enhance backend infrastructure.

• Participate in on-call duties to ensure system stability and performance.

Technical Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in backend engineering

• Proficiency in Python for building scalable applications, with additional experience in implementations using other languages (Scala, Java, Go) considered valuable

• Experience designing and implementing high-performance HTTP services (both internal APIs and external-facing endpoints) capable of handling significant traffic loads

• Experience with optimizing distributed systems

• Experience Docker, k8s, HELM

• Experience with Cloud platforms: AWS (additionally, nice to have: GCP, Azure)

• Experience with databases: PosgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, OpenSearch

• Familiarity with CI/CD practices and GitHub Actions

• Experience with AI-dev tools (e.g. GitHub Co-Pilot, Cursor)

• Ability to work with modern data integration and analytics tools

• Nice to have: experience with streaming technologies such as Kafka, Flink, Kinesis, SQS

• Nice to have: familiarity with Machine Learning / ML Ops

Perks and Benefits

• Work Remotely: Embrace the freedom to choose your ideal workspace anywhere in the world.

• Flexible Time Off: We support a flexible vacation policy allowing you to take time off when you need to recharge.

• Communication Stipend: Enjoy a monthly stipend to cover your phone and internet expenses, helping you stay connected effortlessly.

• Global Impact: Join our diverse team that’s shaping the future of the creator economy across the globe.

• Competitive Compensation: vidIQ believes in offering competitive compensation that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions. We ensure fairness through internal equity and geo-location based pay, with the upper range reserved for individuals demonstrating exceptional job knowledge and skills.
  

Our Commitment

At vidIQ, we dedicate ourselves to enabling creators of all kinds to succeed. We prioritize attracting diverse talent and fostering an environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We are committed to building a company and a community where individuals thrive by being true to themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.

If you share our enthusiasm for empowering creators, we would love to hear from you. Click the “Apply” button below to start your journey with us.

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