Backend Engineer - Payments/Monetization

at X (Twitter)

📍 New York City, United States
📍 Palo Alto, United States

USD 127,000-297,000 per year

MIDDLE

✅ On-site

Used Tools & Technologies

Required Skills & Competences
Tag name is followed by "@" symbol and proficiency level value. About proficiency levels:

1-2 — basic awareness. Minimal hands-on experience, and a rudimentary understanding of the technology's purpose;

3-6 — daily use. Comfortable and regular usage, capable of handling common tasks and challenges related to the technology;

7-9 — you are an expert, you can teach others, you know all the pitfalls and tricks;

10 — exceptional knowledge, comprehensive understanding, and adeptness in all aspects of the technology, including advanced problem-solving. Think twice before claiming or demanding such level.

Security @ 6 Docker @ 3 Kubernetes @ 3 GCP @ 3 AWS @ 3 Azure @ 3 Communication @ 3 Mentoring @ 3 MongoDB @ 2 PostgreSQL @ 2 Stripe @ 3 API @ 2 GraphQL @ 2 Compliance @ 6

Details

Are you prepared to join the X team and help build the ultimate real-time information-sharing app, revolutionizing how people connect? At X, we’re on a mission to become the trusted global digital public square, committed to protecting freedom of speech and building the future unlimited interactivity. Our goal is to empower every user to freely create and share ideas, fostering open public discourse without barriers. Join us in shaping this thrilling journey where your contribution will be invaluable to our success!

Responsibilities

Architecting and implementing scalable, secure, and efficient backend systems for X Monetization
Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop new features and integrations with partners like Stripe and Plaid
Writing clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in Golang
Ensuring the performance, reliability, and scalability of our backend systems
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the team's growth
Staying informed about industry trends and emerging technologies in the monetization space

Requirements

2+ years of experience in backend development
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
Strong understanding of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., PCI DSS)
Experience with integrating with third-party payment providers (e.g., Stripe, Plaid)
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Competitive salary ranging from $127,000 to $297,000 USD
Opportunity to work in a collaborative environment focused on fostering freedom of speech
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.