Backend Software Engineer

About rednote

rednote is a lifestyle and content community platform serving millions of users globally. We are looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our Singapore-based team. You will work on core backend systems that power rednote's international products, collaborating closely with engineering teams across Singapore and globally.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services supporting rednote's international business

Build and optimize distributed systems handling large-scale traffic and data

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (product, data, infrastructure) to deliver reliable and compliant solutions

Participate in architecture design, code reviews, and technical decision-making

Drive engineering excellence through best practices in testing, monitoring, and incident response

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

5+ years of backend software development experience

Proficiency in Go, Java, or similar backend programming languages

Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and high-concurrency design

Experience with relational and non-relational databases (MySQL, Redis, etc.)

Solid understanding of system design principles and ability to handle large-scale systems

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Good communication skills in English