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Backend Engineer

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Windfall

Windfall

51-200 employees

Provides people insights for customer engagement

Enterprise Software
Data & Analytics

Compensation Overview

$100k - $130kAnnually

Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site in San Francisco.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Web Development
Requirements
  • On-site in San Francisco
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • Expert object-oriented programming understanding
  • Experience using transactional databases
  • Experience building distributed systems
  • Understanding of web development & frontend communication
  • You communicate as well as you code
  • You can simplify complex problems into simple solutions
  • You balance a strong sense of ownership and responsibility in your work with collaboration and team alignment
  • You are comfortable making trade-offs between quality, complexity, and speed-of-delivery
Responsibilities
  • Architect and build distributed services which will power Windfall’s customer facing applications
  • Plan for scale in building solutions for today that will also set us up for future success and growth
  • Work closely with other backend, frontend, and data engineers to build a seamless product for our customers
  • Drive technical design, specifications, and implementation for our various backend services

Windfall provides insights that help organizations identify and engage potential customers across various industries, including retail, travel, finance, education, healthcare, and nonprofits. Its platform uses a wide range of data attributes and intent signals to help businesses understand key customer segments and uncover opportunities for targeted outreach. This allows clients to run effective advertising and engagement campaigns, ensuring they connect with the right audience. Windfall operates on a subscription model, offering tools that enhance workflow efficiency and allow clients to measure the success of their marketing efforts through detailed reporting. With over 800 organizations relying on its services, Windfall tailors its solutions to meet the specific needs of different roles and industries, aiming to help clients achieve significant growth and maximize their impact.

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$30.3M

Headquarters

Carlisle, Massachusetts

Founded

2016

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Windfall's proven success with over 800 organizations indicates strong market validation and a high potential for continued growth.
  • The recent addition of John Dao as VP of Product brings experienced leadership that could drive further innovation and product excellence.
  • Strategic integrations with platforms like Shopify and Virtuous expand Windfall's reach and utility, potentially leading to increased adoption and customer satisfaction.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape for customer insights and engagement platforms is crowded, requiring Windfall to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.
  • Reliance on subscription-based revenue means that customer retention is crucial; any decline in customer satisfaction could impact financial stability.

What makes Windfall unique

  • Windfall's platform leverages hundreds of attributes and intent signals to provide highly accurate people insights, setting it apart from competitors who may rely on less comprehensive data.
  • The company's focus on tailored solutions for specific roles and industries ensures that clients receive highly relevant and actionable insights, unlike more generic offerings in the market.
  • Windfall's integration capabilities, such as with Shopify and Virtuous, enhance its value proposition by seamlessly fitting into existing workflows and systems.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement benefits

Commuter benefits

Long-term disability and life

Paid time off

Paid sick and volunteer days

Paid parental leave

Floating holidays

Stock options

Fully-stocked kitchen

Pet-friendly office

Remote-enabled