Job Description

Sense is a diverse, collaborative team tackling one of the most universal challenges in today's workforce. With a mission to change the way companies engage with talent, we're creating a better experience for employers, recruiters, and candidates. Your work at Sense will impact millions of people around the globe and will be instrumental in evolving an entire industry. Join us in shaping the workforce of the future!Founded in 2015, Sense is a high-growth HR Tech SaaS startup with offices in the Bay Area and Bangalore. It has 300+ team members, serves 700+ customers, and has grown 100% year-over-year since launch. We have raised $90M in funding, backed by GV (Google), SoftBank, Accel, and Avataar Ventures.As a part of the Sense team, you'll play an active role in shaping and developing our products and processes. Our founders are lifelong entrepreneurs with a history of building, scaling, and successfully exiting large companies. At Sense, your career goals will be supported through active mentorship and learning and development opportunities. We're an experienced team and looking for great people to add to our team.Roles and responsibilities
As a Software Development Engineer IV on the Core Platform Team, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and managing the common services that drive all our products. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on our technology infrastructure and contribute to the success of our products.

• System Architecture and Design:
• Architect the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and resilient common services for the entire product suite.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the architecture aligns with business goals and industry best practices.
• Software Development:
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code in Java, Python, and other relevant technologies.
• Drive the development and optimization of database schemas using MySQL and Snowflake.
• Architect and implement robust data processing pipelines using Kafka and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Technical Leadership:
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Lead architectural discussions and decisions, ensuring alignment with long-term goals.
• Collaboration and Communication:
• Collaborate closely with product managers, QA engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.
• Effectively communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Infrastructure and Cloud Services:
• Utilize AWS services to architect, deploy, and manage the infrastructure supporting the core platform.
• Troubleshoot and optimize cloud-based deployments for performance and reliability.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience (8-14 years) in architecting scalable Software Systems
• Proven track record of designing and building scalable, distributed systems.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring and guiding development teams.
• In-depth understanding of microservices architecture, cloud-based solutions, and industry best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to contribute innovative ideas.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate in a dynamic team environment.

Additional InformationPerks & Benefits

• Equity
• Medical insurance for employees and dependents
• Quarterly Professional Development allowance
• Company Wellness Days (On months without holidays, you are still given a 3-day weekend)

Sense is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and belonging are integral to our success and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, age, or any other basis protected by law.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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