Senior Backend Software Engineer, Writer
Scala
Stock Options available
AI writing assistant
Open for applications
AI writing assistant
201-500 employees
Open for applications
Stock Options available
201-500 employees
Company mission
To bring generative AI to the enterprise.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 5 +years of recent professional experience in functional programming and Scala
- Proficient in Cats Effect or similar technologies, such as ZIO, Monix, or Scalaz, to design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient distributed systems
- Exceptional understanding of backend development principles, including RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and database design
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Knowledge of distributed systems, scalability, and performance optimization techniques
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and agile development methodologies
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Strong communication skills and ability to effectively articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Desirable
- 10+ years functional programming experience
- 7+ years Scala programming experience
- Several years experience with Cats Effect
What the job involves
- As a Backend Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers our systems
- You will collaborate closely with our cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions
- You will report to our VP of Engineering
- Design, develop, and maintain backend systems and APIs using Scala and related technologies
- Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to integrate AI models into the backend infrastructure
- Optimize and scale backend services to handle large volumes of data and ensure high performance
- Implement data storage and retrieval mechanisms, ensuring data integrity and security
- Work closely with frontend developers to define and implement APIs that meet the requirements of the user interface
- Collaborate with SREs to deploy and monitor backend services in a cloud environment
- Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies, and proactively suggest improvements to enhance the backend infrastructure
Our take
AI-assisted writing tools have taken off over recent years. With the likes of high-exposure company Grammarly accelerating adoption of such tools, a flurry of startups have appeared to offer their own takes. Writer’s angle is to leverage AI as a means of standardizing and scaling both content and communications for business teams. The tool offers autofilling and inline suggestions that keep content aligned with pre-determined company language and style guides.
This branded fine-tuning function distinguishes it from full copy-generation competitors, as well as from Grammarly itself, which is a more generalist copyediting tool. It subsequently caters to major enterprise clients looking to maintain standards across multiple and sprawling teams, and the company has managed to net major clients like Deloitte, Twitter, UiPath, and Accenture.
While AI-related buzz remains solidly around generative AIs like ChatGPT and Bard, Writer's narrow target market - in which it has already found success - supplies plenty of scope to grow, as AI copyediting tools look set to rapidly become content industry standard. With continued new launches and updates to its offerings as well as an impressive $100 million Series B awarded in 2023, the company is well-placed to seek further success into the future.
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Company Specialist
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Sep 2023
$100m
SERIES B
Nov 2021
$21m
SERIES A
Total funding: $126m
Company benefits
- Selection of employer-covered medical plans, plus dental, vision, life insurance, and FSA
- Flexible location and schedule options
- Competitive parental leave policy
- Company stock options
- 401k plan with employer contributions
- Learning and development stipend
- Generous PTO
- Distributed from Day 1: Our processes and operating cadence are built around a distributed culture
- SF office space: If you prefer working from an office, we have a beautiful sunny one in Union Square, the heart of San Francisco
Company values
- Connect: Writer’s success depends on the strength of our relationships. We strive to understand and respect each other on a human level.
- Challenge: We don’t shy away from conflicting points of view. The more diverse the perspectives, the better. Each and every Writer contributor is encouraged to question, challenge, and propose ideas across the business.
- Own: Regardless of role, we’re all owners. We strive to create an impactful, enduring company by building processes and owning outcomes.
Company HQ
Union Square, San Francisco, CA
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Leadership
May Habib
(CEO)Harvard economics graduate, who was previously VP of sovereign wealth fund Mubadala Development Company, and a global shaper at the World Economic Forum. Also co-founded Qordoba.
Waseem Alshikh
(CTO)Previously co-founded CloudAppers, then served as CTO at iMENA. Subsequently co-founded AI content editor Qordoba.
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