Backend Engineer - Payments/Monetization

at X

📍 Palo Alto, United States

$127,000-297,000 per year

MIDDLE SENIOR
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

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

  • A dynamic working environment where your impact is recognized
  • Opportunities for personal and professional growth
  • The chance to be part of a mission-driven team that values freedom of speech.