Software Engineer, Backend

As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Synack, you'll be responsible for designing, implementing, and delivering well-tested software services that are highly available and scalable. You'll actively participate in code reviews, manage CI/CD pipelines, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cybersecurity platform meets exceptional performance and security standards.

To apply for the Senior Software Engineer, Backend role at Synack, you need a BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, plus at least 5 years of software engineering experience, and a minimum of 2 years working with Go programming. Familiarity with cloud environments such as GCP, Docker, Kubernetes, and understanding network fundamentals are also crucial.

At Synack, the work culture is collaborative and inclusive, emphasizing teamwork and innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer, Backend, you will engage in regular discussions with Product, Operations, and DevOps teams, sharing ideas and approaches to enhance project outcomes while contributing to a diverse and supportive work environment.

Synack actively promotes continuous learning through a culture of collaboration, encouraging team members to engage in design and code reviews. Additionally, we provide opportunities for professional development, ensuring that our engineers remain up-to-date with the latest technologies and industry trends.

The salary range for a Senior Software Engineer, Backend at Synack is between $85,000 and $110,000, depending on factors like location, experience level, and skills. The compensation package may also include equity and a range of benefits to support your overall well-being.

When answering this question, focus on detailing the project scope, your specific contributions, and any challenges you faced while using Go. Highlight key technical decisions you made and the positive outcomes achieved. Emphasize aspects like performance improvements or how the project contributed to overall business goals.

Discuss your approach to performance optimization, such as conducting load tests, profiling applications, and analyzing bottlenecks. Mention your experience with scalable architectures, such as microservices, and any particular tools or methods you apply to monitor and enhance service performance.

Talk about the importance of constructive feedback and collaborative practices during code reviews. Mention specific tactics you employ to ensure clarity and maintain coding standards, as well as how you encourage open communication with team members, focusing on learning and improvement rather than criticism.

When faced with tight deadlines, prioritize feature requirements and focus on delivering a minimum viable product initially. Explain how you ensure code quality through unit testing, automated builds, and regular retrospectives for continuous process improvements while still meeting deadlines.

Elaborate on your hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, discussing specific tools you've used and the benefits of adopting CI/CD for faster, more reliable releases. Highlight any challenges you overcame while implementing CI/CD in past projects and the positive impact it had on your team's productivity.

Detail your method for incorporating monitoring and alerting capabilities within backend services, emphasizing the importance of proactive solutions. Discuss tools you've utilized and how they’ve helped identify performance issues, ensuring timely responses and enhancing system availability.

Discuss your approach to assessment based on urgency, impact, and team feedback. Explain the role of open communication in understanding priorities within the team, and how clear documentation and regular check-ins help you stay aligned on team goals and deliverables.

When discussing conflict resolution, provide a specific example that highlights your communication skills and ability to mediate. Focus on the outcome and how your approach fostered collaboration rather than creating division, emphasizing lessons learned for future interactions.

Discuss the principles of RESTful API design, including resource identification through URIs, stateless interactions, and appropriate use of HTTP methods. Highlight the importance of documentation, versioning, and consistent error handling to improve usability for API consumers.

Share your strategies for staying updated, such as following industry blogs, participating in relevant forums, and attending workshops or conferences. Emphasize your commitment to self-improvement, like online courses or certifications relevant to your role as a Senior Software Engineer, Backend.