Software Engineer

Post Date

Oct 15, 2025

Location

Menlo Park,
California

ZIP/Postal Code

94025
US
Dec 17, 2025 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Software Engineering

Req #

LAX-6ea04b5e-fc06-4263-9592-2e55756ee107

Pay Rate

$62 - $77 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This role will require designing and building scalable backend services, authoring and maintaining proper code, documentation and creating and following effective processes for partner engagement. An ideal candidate will bring to the table a solid set of technical skills and experience in the scalable backend services space.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and partners to design and build scalable backend services and APIs Implement and maintain database synchronization solutions across multiple cloud providers to ensure data consistency and high availability Provide and manage an API for handling high-traffic push notifications to ensure reliable and scalable delivery Deliver a personalized feed to client devices through an API, leveraging organized data ingested by a ranking service Design and manage an API that empowers users to customize their experience by selecting preferences, enabling dynamic content recommendations and automated interest tracking for relevant items Help partners integrate their apps/services on to family of Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality devices including but not limited to headsets and RayBan Meta Glasses Work closely with partner technical teams to integrate with Partner APIs and services Develop a robust understanding of the various platforms/APIs and underlying implementations Ensure great documentation and best practices are created to collaborate with partners

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Required Skills & Experience

Minimum qualifications
- Software engineer with 4-5 years of backend development experience around building, maintaining and scaling backend infra and working on large scale systems that serve a large number of users.
- Software development experience in languages and environments such as Java, Native Development Kit (C++) and/or PHP
- Experience with distributed systems
- Experience with designing, building and maintaining scalable backend services and API endpoints
- Experience with SQL and no-SQL databases, GraphQL and REST APIs

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Preferred qualifications
- Knowledge of scalable data pipelines and experience with ETL pipelines
- Proven expertise in debugging and maintaining scalable services and APIs

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.