Software Engineer: Core (Remote)

About the role

In this role, you will be part of Constructor's Core Team, which is responsible for shaping the in-house search engine that handles billions of requests daily. Your work will involve designing and maintaining critical infrastructure to ensure performance and reliability across a globally distributed platform.

Success in this position means contributing to the development of foundational systems that support fast, reliable, and intelligent interactions at scale. You will collaborate with a fully remote team and engage in building resilient backend systems that meet high availability demands.

The salary range for this position is between $80,500 and $138,000, reflecting the middle-level expertise required.

Skills that matter here

• Rust: This role requires proficiency in Rust for building scalable and efficient backend services.
• C++: C++ is utilized for performance-critical components of the infrastructure.
• Python: Python is used for scripting and automation within the backend systems.
• AWS: Experience with AWS is essential for managing cloud infrastructure.
• Jenkins: Jenkins is employed for continuous integration and deployment processes.
• GitHub Actions: GitHub Actions are used to automate workflows in the development cycle.

Who this role suits

• The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in computer science and systems design.
• They are experienced with high-traffic backend systems and can ensure high availability.
• They thrive in a fully remote environment and are comfortable collaborating across different technology layers.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to maintaining system reliability are key traits.

From the employer

• Design, build, and maintain critical infrastructure and services.
• Ensure performance, stability, and reliability across the globe.
• Help design, build, and operate a scalable, resilient platform.

• Strong foundation in computer science, including algorithms and systems design.
• Experience with high-traffic, high-availability backend systems.
• Experience in backend infrastructure design and operation.
• Comfortable working across different layers of the stack.

• Unlimited vacation time, with a minimum of 3 weeks encouraged.
• Fully remote team.
• Work from home stipend.
• Apple laptops provided.
• Training and development budget.
• Maternity & Paternity leave.
• Stock options.
• Regular team offsites.