Backend Engineer

We are seeking brilliant and results-oriented engineers to help build our technology platform. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and committing scalable infrastructure solutions for the resilient collection, processing, and analysis of information about the world’s devices. In this role, you will not only commit code that directly impacts our core technology, but will also be part of the conversation about how our technology and product evolves.

Our Culture:

Qadium engineering operates on a fast paced, project-based structure. The work you will be doing is deeply technical, challenging, and interesting, and you will be a part of a team that values collaboration and open dialogue. Qadium has three core values that we look for in all candidates, and that we guarantee will be upheld by your future team members:

• We believe great software is built when teams communicate effectively. Our engineers commit effort to writing clear, concise code that others love working with.
• We think great ideas surface when everyone in the company feels they have a voice and can respectfully disagree. Our engineers trust their instincts and are not afraid to take the initiative to surface new ideas and own new projects.
• We like working with people who are committed to the mission. Our engineers regularly do what needs to get done, even when no one is looking or when no one asks them to.

Technical Skills:

• Comfortable working in Python and Go
• Strong understanding of databases
• Familiarity with network security concepts
• Experience and preference for working with open source tools such as Apache Kafka, Impala, HBase, Cloudera Hadoop, and Storm ETL pipelines
• Experience working with microservices architectures and Docker containers
• Interest in cybersecurity a plus

Successful Attributes:

While we don’t have specific education or experience requirements for working at Qadium, we have noticed several traits common to Qadium’s most successful engineers:

• A proven track record of meaningful contribution to large engineering projects
• “Practical curiosity” - experience devising and implementing innovative solutions to technical roadblocks
• Ability to easily see and articulate the “big picture” and “long-term vision” of technical projects
• An objectives-oriented mindset and a bias toward action
• An obsession with the mission
• A strong pride in their work

Qadium offers competitive salaries and generous perks, including free lunch, dinner, and unlimited snacks; full benefits including medical, vision, and dental; generous equity compensation, and a 401k plan. We are located in South Park, San Francisco within walking distance of Caltrain, Muni, BART, and buses.

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