Life360 is hiring a Senior Backend Software Developer, Cloud, Data and Platforms. In this role, you will work on the next generation of high-frequency sensor data ingest and cloud platforms, building and enhancing services that serve millions of families. You'll join a remote-first company focused on using technology to create exceptional family experiences.
What You'll Do
- Build the next generation of high-frequency sensor data ingest utilizing Java, GO and Kafka.
- Enhance existing authorization and authentication systems which utilize JWTs.
- Monitor health, suggest and drive improvements for, and deploy your own services.
- Work cross-functionally across teams to gain alignment on team initiatives.
- Maintain and improve service level objectives (SLOs).
- Collaborate closely with Senior and Staff engineers to build technical specifications.
- Automate deployment of services and component validation with testing suites.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Minimum 3+ years experience with Java/Spring Boot.
- 2+ years experience with relational or non-relational databases such as MySQL, Apache Pinot, Postgres, DynamoDB, or MongoDB.
- Experience deploying and maintaining systems, ideally with Kubernetes.
- Understands microservices and their architectures.
- Communicates effectively with cross-platform teammates.
Nice to Have
- 4+ years experience with Java (bonus for Spring Framework experience).
- Experience with queuing/streaming technologies such as NSQ and Kafka.
- Experience with JWTs and public-key encryption.
- Adaptive to working across programming languages regularly.
- Experience working remotely with minimal guidance.
- Experience working with AWS products.
- Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
Technical Stack
- Languages: Java, Spring Boot, GO, PHP
- Data & Streaming: Kafka, Kafka Connect, MySQL, Apache Pinot, Postgres, DynamoDB, MongoDB, NSQ
- Infrastructure: Kubernetes, AWS, Docker
Team & Environment
You will join the Data Enablements team within a 500+ remote-first employee company. You will work closely with some of our most senior engineers, including Staff-level peers.
Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive pay and benefits package.
- Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plans (100% paid for US employees). Supplemental plans for Canadian employees.
- 401(k) plan with company matching program in the US and RRSP with DPSP plan for Canadian employees.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental wellness.
- Flexible PTO and 12 company-wide days off throughout the year.
- Learning & Development programs.
- Equipment, tools, and reimbursement support for a productive remote environment.
- Free Life360 Platinum Membership for your preferred circle.
- Compensation: For US: $123,000-$180,500 USD. For Canada: $171,500-$201,000 CAD. + equity included.
Work Mode
This is a remote position open to candidates in the US and Canada.
Life360 is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any legally protected status.
