Software Engineer Palo Alto, CA

Software Engineer (Backend Golang) Palo Alto,CA

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client that is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) - Distributed Systems in Palo Alto, CA. Are you passionate about building highly scalable, reliable systems that power complex business operations? We are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join a fast-paced engineering team focused on developing next-generation distributed systems and backend services. Summary: In this role, you will work on large-scale applications, microservices, and event-driven architectures that support mission-critical platforms. You will collaborate with experienced engineers, solve challenging technical problems, and help design systems that handle high volumes of data and traffic with performance and reliability in mind. Duties:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services using Golang

Build and enhance distributed systems and microservices

Develop REST and gRPC APIs that support critical business applications

Improve system performance, reliability, observability, and scalability

Participate in architecture discussions, design reviews, and technical planning

Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement long-term solutions

Collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering teams to deliver high-quality software

Strong experience developing backend applications with Go (Golang)

Hands-on experience with distributed systems

Experience building and supporting microservices architectures

Strong understanding of REST APIs, messaging systems, and scalable application design

Experience with Kafka, Redis, MySQL, and MongoDB

Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for building reliable software

Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with C#, Java, or C++

Experience with Elasticsearch or ClickHouse

Familiarity with gRPC and event-driven architectures

Python development experience

Experience optimizing high-throughput, large-scale systems