
Software Engineer – Backend
MotherDuck
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle • Washington • United States
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Salary
💰 $140,000 - $250,000 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Design and implement scalable backend services using Go and C++
- Build and evolve critical systems related to metadata, authentication, access control, query lifecycle, and file visibility
- Optimize for performance, reliability, and maintainability through careful design and operational rigor
- Collaborate with other engineers on architectural decisions and technical direction
- Investigate and resolve production issues and participate in a customer support or production oncall rotation
- Work closely with product and frontend teams to ensure backend systems enable complete and cohesive user experiences
Requirements
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, preferably using Go, C++, or similar languages
- A strong understanding of performance, latency, and fault tolerance in real-world production environments
- Familiarity with API design, observability practices, and production debugging
- A product-focused mindset and a willingness to dive into unfamiliar areas when needed
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and collaborate across teams.
Benefits
- Feather-ruffling compensation – competitive salary and stock options so you have a stake in our flock’s success.
- Top-notch healthcare coverage – 100% paid medical, dental, and vision for employees, plus 80% coverage for dependents (because we care about your whole nest).
- Flexible PTO – take the time you need to recharge, explore, or just have a lazy day by the pond.
- 401k plan – because even ducks need to plan for the future.
- Legendary company events – we bring the whole flock together twice a year for unforgettable summits in fun locations, plus 1-2 team gatherings a year to keep our bonds strong.
- Hybrid work environment - spend most of the week in the office collaborating with the flock, and work from wherever you're most productive the rest of the time.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
GoC++distributed systemsAPI designperformance optimizationreliability engineeringmaintainabilityobservability practicesproduction debuggingfault tolerance
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationproduct-focused mindsetproblem-solvingtechnical directioncustomer supportoncall rotationinvestigationclear communicationteamwork