San Francisco, California, United States Hybrid Full-time $155K – $175K

Strava is hiring a Server Engineer, Comms & Experimentation

About the Role

Take a key role on a new platform team focused on enabling communication and experimentation at scale. You'll design and deploy backend systems that support features reaching millions, working across the full development lifecycle from concept to monitoring in production.

What You'll Do

  • Design and implement reusable platform services that support marketing campaigns and product experiments
  • Collaborate with engineers to solve challenges in distributed systems and event-driven architectures
  • Deploy and monitor services that deliver timely, relevant communications to a global audience
  • Contribute to foundational infrastructure that other teams rely on across the organization

Requirements

  • 1–3 years of professional experience building backend systems or services
  • Strong programming skills in at least one of: Java, Scala, Python, Go, or similar
  • Familiarity with relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL, or distributed data stores
  • Proven ability to ask insightful questions and tackle unfamiliar technical problems
  • Clear communicator who values collaboration and actively seeks input from peers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to support both in-office collaboration and remote work
  • Supportive, inclusive culture focused on personal and professional growth
  • Accommodations available to ensure accessibility for all team members
  • Backed by leading venture capital firms with a long-term vision for impact
  • Part of a global team dedicated to making physical activity engaging and accessible for everyone
Required Skills
JavaScalaPythonGoMySQLPostgreSQLdistributed data storesdistributed systemsevent streamingcommunications infrastructurebackend developmentrelational databasessoftware engineeringproblem solvingcollaboration JavaScalaPythonGoMySQLPostgreSQLdistributed data storesdistributed systemsevent streamingcommunications infrastructurebackend developmentrelational databasessoftware engineeringproblem solvingcollaboration
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Strava
Strava is the app for active people. With over 180 million athletes in more than 185 countries, it’s more than tracking workouts—it’s where people make progress together, from new habits to new personal bests. No matter your sport or how you track it, Strava’s got you covered. Find your crew, crush your goals, and make every effort count. Our mission is to motivate people to live their best active lives. We believe in the power of movement to connect and drive people forward.
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Job Details
Department Technology, Engineering
Category backend
Posted 3 hours ago