Backend Software Engineer (PE)
Summary
Build and scale high-performance backend systems for a global media platform serving millions of users across content, e-commerce, and advertising.
Backend Software Engineer, distributed systems
Location: Singapore
Function: Backend Engineering / Distributed Systems
Levels: up to Principal/Staff Engineer level
About The Role
Join a rapidly scaling global consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users across content, community, e-commerce, and advertising ecosystems. Singapore is a key hub for building global-facing systems and infrastructure as the company accelerates international expansion. The role focuses on developing high-performance backend systems to support overseas users and enable efficient platform scaling across regions. Work on core backend services, addressing challenges in distributed systems, high concurrency, and cross-region architecture. Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development for Global Business
Develop and maintain backend systems supporting international business across Singapore and global markets. Enable efficient iteration and scalable expansion of overseas operations.
Architecture & Core System Design
Participate in technology selection and architecture design of core backend modules. Build high-performance, highly available distributed systems. Ensure systems are stable, scalable, and low-latency. Optimize for cross-region deployments and high-concurrency workloads.
Cross-Functional Global Collaboration
Collaborate closely with globally distributed teams, including product, operations, frontend engineers, backend engineers, and QA/testing teams. Drive efficient delivery of international projects. Continuously optimize systems post-launch.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 2+ years of backend development experience. Experience with international business systems and overseas user-facing products is preferred.
Programming & Engineering Fundamentals
Proficient in at least one programming language: Java or Go. Strong code design capability, coding standards, and discipline. Experience applying design patterns to improve engineering efficiency, reduce system complexity, and lower long-term maintenance cost.
Core Technology Stack
Strong understanding of MySQL, Redis, RocketMQ/Kafka, and ElasticSearch. Familiar with core principles and real-world application scenarios. Open-source contributions are a plus.
Distributed Systems Expertise
Strong understanding of distributed system design. Hands-on experience with microservices architecture. Experience with service governance, including service discovery, configuration management, traffic routing, observability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Experience in high-concurrency system design and performance optimization is preferred.
Ownership & Collaboration
Strong sense of ownership and business awareness. Ability to take end-to-end responsibility for complex business modules. Excellent cross-team and cross-region collaboration skills. Ability to drive problem-solving effectively and operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
Language Requirements
Ability to work effectively in an English-speaking environment (written and spoken); Mandarin is a plus. Comfortable collaborating with global teams.
Location Requirement
Singapore Citizens / PRs will be prioritized.
Why This Role
Build backend systems for a global platform at massive scale. Work on high-concurrency, distributed systems serving international users. Exposure to cross-region architecture challenges such as latency, consistency, and scaling. Direct impact on global product expansion and user growth. Strong engineering culture with exposure to modern backend and microservices architecture. Due to volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
EA Licence No.: 25S3232
EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1874604
EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho
Location: Singapore
Function: Backend Engineering / Distributed Systems
Levels: up to Principal/Staff Engineer level
About The Role
Join a rapidly scaling global consumer internet platform with hundreds of millions of users across content, community, e-commerce, and advertising ecosystems. Singapore is a key hub for building global-facing systems and infrastructure as the company accelerates international expansion. The role focuses on developing high-performance backend systems to support overseas users and enable efficient platform scaling across regions. Work on core backend services, addressing challenges in distributed systems, high concurrency, and cross-region architecture. Collaborate with globally distributed teams to deliver impactful solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Backend Development for Global Business
Develop and maintain backend systems supporting international business across Singapore and global markets. Enable efficient iteration and scalable expansion of overseas operations.
Architecture & Core System Design
Participate in technology selection and architecture design of core backend modules. Build high-performance, highly available distributed systems. Ensure systems are stable, scalable, and low-latency. Optimize for cross-region deployments and high-concurrency workloads.
Cross-Functional Global Collaboration
Collaborate closely with globally distributed teams, including product, operations, frontend engineers, backend engineers, and QA/testing teams. Drive efficient delivery of international projects. Continuously optimize systems post-launch.
Requirements
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science or related field. Minimum 2+ years of backend development experience. Experience with international business systems and overseas user-facing products is preferred.
Programming & Engineering Fundamentals
Proficient in at least one programming language: Java or Go. Strong code design capability, coding standards, and discipline. Experience applying design patterns to improve engineering efficiency, reduce system complexity, and lower long-term maintenance cost.
Core Technology Stack
Strong understanding of MySQL, Redis, RocketMQ/Kafka, and ElasticSearch. Familiar with core principles and real-world application scenarios. Open-source contributions are a plus.
Distributed Systems Expertise
Strong understanding of distributed system design. Hands-on experience with microservices architecture. Experience with service governance, including service discovery, configuration management, traffic routing, observability, fault tolerance, and disaster recovery. Experience in high-concurrency system design and performance optimization is preferred.
Ownership & Collaboration
Strong sense of ownership and business awareness. Ability to take end-to-end responsibility for complex business modules. Excellent cross-team and cross-region collaboration skills. Ability to drive problem-solving effectively and operate in a fast-paced, international environment.
Language Requirements
Ability to work effectively in an English-speaking environment (written and spoken); Mandarin is a plus. Comfortable collaborating with global teams.
Location Requirement
Singapore Citizens / PRs will be prioritized.
Why This Role
Build backend systems for a global platform at massive scale. Work on high-concurrency, distributed systems serving international users. Exposure to cross-region architecture challenges such as latency, consistency, and scaling. Direct impact on global product expansion and user growth. Strong engineering culture with exposure to modern backend and microservices architecture. Due to volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
EA Licence No.: 25S3232
EA Personnel Reg. No.: R1874604
EA Personnel Name: Kenneth Ho
