Senior Backend Software Engineer

As a Senior Backend Software Engineer at GrabaSoft, your primary responsibilities will include designing and building our core AI technology, collaborating with engineers on impactful projects, and driving initiatives from concept to completion. You will write production-ready code in Go and engage with teams to refine our application features, ensuring top performance and user experience.

To qualify for the Senior Backend Software Engineer position at GrabaSoft, candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in building production-ready applications, preferably using Go or other strongly typed languages. Familiarity with large language models, knowledge graphs, or AI technologies is a plus. Strong collaboration skills and a willingness to adapt in a fast-paced environment are also essential.

At GrabaSoft, the Senior Backend Software Engineer primarily works with Go and React/TypeScript, focusing on integrating cutting-edge LLM technologies across various layers of our infrastructure. Familiarity with enterprise SaaS, and an understanding of data/ML infrastructure will be beneficial as well.

GrabaSoft fosters a flat organizational structure that promotes autonomy and direct impact, encouraging open communication and collaboration. The work environment is dynamic and inclusive, allowing every team member, including the Senior Backend Software Engineer, to have a meaningful say in the development process while adapting to the challenges of a fast-paced startup landscape.

GrabaSoft offers a competitive salary along with a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision coverage, a 401k plan, and flexible PTO. As a high-growth startup, we also provide meaningful equity opportunities. We embrace a hybrid working model, allowing engineers to balance remote and office work effectively.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects or applications you've built using Go. Discuss the challenges you faced, how you overcame them, and the impact your work had on the overall project. Tailor your response to showcase your hands-on experience with Go in production environments.

To answer this effectively, convey your passion for AI and its potential to revolutionize industries. Discuss personal projects or interests that relate to AI, emphasizing a genuine excitement to contribute to GrabaSoft's mission of transforming knowledge work through innovative AI solutions.

Share your systematic approach to debugging, such as isolating parts of the code, using logging and monitoring tools, and performing code reviews. Emphasize your analytical skills and provide examples of past challenges, explaining how your method led to successful resolutions.

Discuss any relevant projects or research you've conducted involving large language models. Highlight your understanding of their functionalities and potential applications, especially in the context of building responsive and intuitive backend solutions at GrabaSoft.

Use the STAR method to outline your experience. Describe the project, the teams involved, the role you played, and the outcome. Emphasize the importance of effective communication and how you facilitated collaboration between technical and non-technical team members.

Share specific strategies you employ for task prioritization, such as using project management tools or setting clear deadlines. Provide examples of how your time management has led to completed projects in tight timelines while maintaining quality.

Discuss issues you’ve faced, such as network latency, data consistency, or failure recovery, and explain how you addressed them. Use examples of how successfully overcoming such challenges reflected positively on your projects.

Illustrate your commitment to continuous learning by talking about resources you rely on, like blogs, online courses, and community forums. Highlight how this knowledge influences your work and drives innovation in your role.

Reflect on your experience in designing and implementing RESTful APIs. Share examples that showcase your understanding of best practices, security considerations, and how you ensured seamless integration with frontend components.

Convey enthusiasm for GrabaSoft’s mission, culture, and innovative projects. Mention specific elements of the role that appeal to you, such as the opportunity to work with advanced AI technologies or the collaborative environment that fosters creativity and responsibility.