Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Nextdoor is a neighborhood network that connects neighbors, public agencies, and businesses around local information. The Senior Software Engineer will develop and improve backend services and frameworks, contribute to product development, collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor engineers, and help shape technical vision and product roadmaps.

Responsibilities:

• Backend development in a variety of languages/frameworks including:

• Python/Django
• Kotlin / JVM
• Go
• SQL
• GraphQL
• Redis
• Postgres
• Kafka
• AWS

• Mentoring a team of talented engineers designing and building the next generation of Nextdoor
• Collaborating with product management, data science, and design to ensure we build the right things to maximize impact on neighbors
• Working with engineers in Toronto, New York, San Francisco and beyond
• Participate in in-person Nextdoor events such as trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and team building exercises
• Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to Nextdoor’s company culture

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience as a Software Engineer and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or equivalent work experience
• High-initiative leader who can drive technical vision to enable the rapid iteration of Nextdoor's product
• Strong coding and debugging abilities across multiple systems and domains
• Experience designing, building and deploying flexible backend systems at scale
• Strong desire to learn about new technologies and systems