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This team builds and operates core backend services that power Bright Data’s networking infrastructure - high-performance, highly reliable systems with deep focus on networking, security, and scale.\nIn this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of services and features in production, working on challenging problems around network traffic, protocols, performance, and reliability.\n\nTech Stack:\nNode.js, JavaScript, MongoDB, Redis, Kubernetes, AWS\n\nResponsibilities\nEnd-to-end feature development, from design and implementation to production rollout and ongoing improvements.\nBuild and maintain high-scale backend services with strong emphasis on performance, reliability, and security.\nParticipate in system design and architecture planning to ensure scalable and maintainable solutions.\nWork on networking-related challenges such as traffic flows, proxy behavior, request/response handling, and protocol-level edge cases.\nInvestigate and troubleshoot complex networking issues using tools such as Wireshark (and similar packet inspection/debugging tools).\nWrite high-quality, maintainable code with appropriate test coverage; participate actively in code reviews.\nCollaborate closely with engineers and stakeholders to deliver impactful solutions.\nContinuously learn and apply best practices in backend engineering and networking.\n\nRequirements\n5+ years of hands-on software engineering experience, including 2+ years focused on backend JavaScript / Node.js development.\nVery good understanding of how the Node.js event loop works, including practical knowledge of the platform’s strengths and limitations (I/O vs CPU-bound workloads, async patterns, blocking pitfalls, memory/GC considerations).\nProven experience building and operating production backend services.\nStrong understanding of network protocols and security, including: TCP/IP/UDP, DNS, HTTP1/2/3, TLS and WebSockets.\nExperience with databases and caching layers such as MongoDB and Redis.\nFamiliarity with Kubernetes and containerized deployments.\nProficient in system design fundamentals: APIs, scalability, performance, reliability, and fault tolerance.\nFast learner, able to work independently and as part of a team.\nProficiency in English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.\n\nNice to Have:\nExperience with AWS and SaaS environments.\nExperience debugging production networking issues (latency, packet loss, connection reuse, TLS handshakes, etc.).\nExperience with observability tooling (logs/metrics/tracing) and incident response/on-call.","company":"Brightdata","rawCompany":"brightdata","city":"Remote","state":"OR","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T18:18:24.322Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Senior Backend JavaScript Developer","description":"R&D & Technical\nSenior Backend JavaScript Developer\nUS, REMOTE (On-site)\nDescription\nWe’re looking for exceptional and experienced Backend JavaScript Developers to join our Network team. 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