SimpliSafe
Software Engineer I- User Systems
Boston, MA$75.1k–$100.1kfull-timemidAdded today
About this role
SimpliSafe seeks a Software Engineer I to develop and maintain cloud-based backend systems powering their mobile applications. You'll work cross-functionally to optimize performance and reliability while supporting a collaborative, values-driven engineering culture.
What you'll do
- Design, develop, test, and deploy backend systems for the User Systems team
- Optimize systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Participate in design and code reviews and maintain comprehensive test coverage
- Document systems to enable maintenance by future developers
- Serve on-call rotation as first responder for team-owned software
- Collaborate with frontend engineers, QA, and product managers
What they're looking for
- Programming in JavaScript/TypeScript, Rust, Java, Go, Python, or C#
- Cloud-based backend system development
- Agile methodologies (Scrum or Kanban)
- DevOps principles and practices
- Software testing and quality assurance
- API design and integration
- System optimization and troubleshooting
Benefits
- Hybrid work model with core office days
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Free SimpliSafe system and professional monitoring
- Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
- Annual bonus program eligibility
- Medical, retirement, and lifestyle benefits
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SimpliSafe
SimpliSafe builds cloud-based backend services and systems for home security, including live video streaming, recording, and remote device control capabilities. The company is hiring Software Engineers at multiple levels to develop and maintain distributed systems that power their security platform.
- Website
- simplisafe.com
Likely interview questions
- Tell us about a backend system you've designed or optimized for performance—what metrics did you track?
- How have you ensured code quality through reviews and testing in a previous role?