Become an authority in Go and many other cutting-edge open-source technologies.
Join a nimble, consistently excellent, and experienced engineering team.
Desired qualities and experiences
Strong coding ability (experience in Go is a plus, but not necessary).
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields and 5+ years software engineering experience.
Solid core CS fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, architecting systems).
Experience with any major cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience building high scale distributed systems and backend architectures.
Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn and get things done.
Genuine interest and/or experience in debugging and troubleshooting complex distributed systems problems.
NICE TO HAVE
Expertise in managing Kafka
Expertise in data
Please note: As part of our interview process for this role, candidates will be asked to attend the final two technical interviews onsite.
Working at Liftoff is fast-paced, fun, and challenging, and we thrive on innovation. Come join our team and help shape the future of the mobile app ecosystem. If this role sounds interesting to you, we would love to hear from you!
Location
The preferred location for this role is within the Pacific Standard Time Zone; however, the role is eligible for full-time remote work in one of our entities: CA, CO, ID, IL, FL, GA, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NV, NY, OR, PA, TX, UT, and WA.
We are a remote-first company with US hubs in Redwood City, Los Angeles, and New York City.
Travel Expectations
We offer several opportunities for in-person team gatherings, including but not limited to project meetings, regional meetups, and company-wide events. We expect our employees to attend these gatherings at least once per quarter. These gatherings provide essential opportunities for collaboration, communication, and team building.
Compensation
Liftoff offers all employees a full compensation package that includes equity and health/vision/dental benefits associated with your country of residence. Base compensation will vary based on the candidate's location and experience.
The following are our base salary ranges for this role
SF Bay Area, NYC, Los Angeles/Orange County: $165,000 - $205,000
Seattle/Olympia, Austin, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Boston: $151,000 - $188,000
All other cities and towns in our approved states: $141,000 - $176,000
Canada: 135,000 - 160,000 CAD
Liftoff offers a fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative work environment where employees are empowered to grow and make an impact. We’re shaping the future of the mobile app ecosystem—join us and help accelerate what’s next.
Liftoff’s compensation strategy includes competitive salaries, equity, and benefits designed to support employee well-being and performance. We benchmark compensation based on role, level, and location to ensure fairness and market alignment. Benefits may include medical coverage, wellness stipends, and additional perks based on your country of residence.
Liftoff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Agency and Third Party Recruiter Notice
Liftoff does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies in response to job postings. No fee will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates directly to our hiring managers or Recruiting Team. All candidates must be submitted via our Applicant Tracking System by approved Liftoff vendors who have been expressly requested to make a submission by our Recruiting Team for a specific job opening. No placement fees will be paid to any firm unless such a request has been made by the Liftoff Recruiting Team and such a candidate was submitted to the Liftoff Recruiting Team via our Applicant Tracking System.
