High-Performance Scala Developer for Enterprise AI

6 days ago


San Francisco, California, United States Writer Full time
About Writer

Writer is a cutting-edge platform delivering transformative ROI for leading enterprises worldwide.

Named one of the top 50 companies in AI by Forbes and one of the best places to work by Inc. Magazine, Writer empowers hundreds of customers like Accenture, Intuit, L'Oreal, Mars, Salesforce, and Vanguard to transform their workflows.

Our fully integrated solution makes it easy to deploy secure and reliable AI applications and agents that solve mission-critical business challenges.

Founded in 2020 with office hubs in major cities, our team of over 250 employees thinks big and moves fast, seeking talented engineers to join us on our journey to create a better future of work.

Backend Engineer Role

We are seeking an experienced Backend Engineer with deep functional programming and Scala expertise to contribute to our groundbreaking projects in the enterprise generative AI space.

You will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our systems, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions.

Your expertise in Scala will be instrumental in implementing robust and high-performance backend services.

Responsibilities
  • Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies.
  • Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure.
  • Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance.
  • Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security.
  • Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface.
  • Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment.
  • Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5+ years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala.
  • Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies, such as ZIO, Monix, or Scalaz, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems.
  • Exceptional understanding of backend development principles, including RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization techniques.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Salary and Benefits

Our competitive salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per year, plus additional benefits, including generous PTO, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, fertility and family planning support, and more.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.



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