Senior Backend Engineer – Java / Go

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. Design, develop, and continuously evolve core backend systems for Social products .

Posted 10/4/2026full-timeRemote • TaiwanSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Proficiency in Java or Go, with a strong foundation in computer science and software engineering, is essential for designing and developing scalable backend systems. Experience with AI-powered development tools and a solid understanding of distributed systems and microservices are critical for improving system performance and delivering innovative solutions.

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Java ProficiencyGo ProficiencyDistributed Systems KnowledgeMicroservices ArchitectureAI-Powered Development Tools

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringSystem DesignTechnical PlanningIncident ResponseData Pipeline ManagementService GovernancePerformance OptimizationScalable System DevelopmentCross-Functional CollaborationProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Results-OrientedStrong Technical JudgmentBusiness AcumenCross-Functional Project Execution

Industry Keywords

Social ProductsContent CommunitiesReal-Time Communication SystemsUser GrowthRecommendation Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaMicroservicesGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and continuously evolve core backend systems for Social products
Improve system performance, stability, availability, and overall technical quality
Develop a deep understanding of product and operational goals, collaborating with product, operations, algorithm, and client engineering teams to deliver innovative projects
Translate complex business requirements into clear, reusable, and scalable system capabilities
Improve service governance, data pipelines, monitoring and alerting, incident response, and engineering productivity
Identify technical bottlenecks as the business evolves and drive medium- to long-term technical planning
Explore a Human + AI collaborative development model, using AI to improve requirements analysis, coding, testing, troubleshooting, and delivery efficiency
Participate in technical design reviews, code reviews, and engineering capability building to continuously improve software quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Java or Go, with strong computer science fundamentals and software engineering skills
Solid knowledge of distributed systems, microservices, message queues, caching, databases, and service governance
Experience designing and building large-scale, highly concurrent, highly available online systems
Strong technical judgment and business acumen, with the ability to balance business value, user experience, and technical cost
Results-oriented, with strong problem-solving and cross-functional project execution skills
Proficiency with AI-powered coding and development tools, with the ability to integrate AI effectively into engineering workflows while maintaining code quality, security, and maintainability
Preferred: Experience with social platforms, content communities, instant messaging, recommendation systems, or user growth
Preferred: Experience building feeds, comments and interactions, social graphs, messaging, or real-time communication systems
Preferred: Experience with global, large-scale internet products or cross-region systems
Preferred: Experience in complex system architecture, technical planning, or cross-functional collaboration

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and company benefits
Work-from-home arrangement (the arrangement may vary depending on the work nature of the business team)
Opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
Tackle unique, fast-paced projects with autonomy in an innovative environment
Results-driven workplace