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Our engineering team is passionate about solving complex software challenges to support our ambitious goal of helping 1 billion people find community worldwide.About The RoleWe are seeking highly experienced Backend Software Engineers to join Skool’s engineering team. This role is focused on designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and performant backend services primarily written in Go. You will collaborate closely with Product Management, Designers, and fellow Engineers to implement new systems and extend existing services. This is a 100% remote position with the option to work from our Los Angeles office if desired. Our backend engineers work on a variety of challenging problems, including optimizing community discovery, building engagement loops, and managing a payment system that serves tens of millions of users.Qualifications8+ years of professional experience building high-performance, reliable backend systems in complex and distributed environmentsSignificant professional experience with Go programming languageProficiency with PostgreSQL, Redis, and ElasticsearchStrong experience building and maintaining web servicesExpertise in database performance optimization and backend performance tuningProven ability to debug and resolve issues in live production environmentsPassion for writing maintainable, elegant, and well-documented codeExcellent communication skills and ability to author clear architectural designs and requirementsResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, deploy, and maintain backend features end-to-endTake full ownership of backend services and internal toolsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Product Management and Design to implement scalable solutionsCommunicate architectural designs and technical requirements effectivelyMaintain high coding standards through thorough code reviews and collaborationOptimize backend performance and ensure system reliabilityContribute to the continuous improvement of infrastructure and development processesBenefitsCompetitive, industry-leading compensation packageFully remote work environment with optional office access in Los Angeles, CAComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage including dependents401(k) matching programOpportunity to work at a mission-driven company impacting millions of users globallyCollaborative and supportive team culture that prioritizes work-life balanceEqual OpportunitySkool is an equal opportunity employer. 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