Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Internal Tools

Posted on 7/19/2024

Nextdoor

Nextdoor

501-1,000 employees

Social networking platform for neighborhoods

Consumer Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$180k - $260kAnnually

+ Equity Grant

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

Hybrid employment experience at Nextdoor.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Data Structures & Algorithms
SQL
Apache Kafka
Java
Segment
Salesforce
AWS
Django
Requirements
  • 8+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Strong fundamental understanding of data structures and algorithms
  • Strong coding abilities in at least one language (Python or Java preferred)
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a dynamic startup environment
  • Strong desire to learn about new technologies and systems
  • Experience within the AWS ecosystem
Responsibilities
  • Backend development in Python/Django, Go, SQL, AWS, Java, Kafka, and Kubernetes, as well as building pipelines/integrations between internal applications to external applications like Salesforce, Segment, Databricks, AWS, and Kubernetes
  • Assisting in the creation and review of the architecture that will take our team to the next level
  • Collaborating with Engineering and other leads to design and develop holistic and lean enterprise architecture to support Nextdoor's business needs
  • Partnering with IT and business stakeholders to understand requirements, develop strategies to meet architecture/technology needs
  • Responsible for tracking small to large initiatives from initiation through post-launch
  • Communicating regularly on program/project plans, progress, blockers, and risks to cross-functional stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors
  • Mentoring junior engineers, offshore team members within our team, and adjacent teams
  • Collaborating with product management and design to ensure we work on the right things in the right way
  • Participate in in-person Nextdoor events, trainings, off-sites, volunteer days, and other team building exercises
  • Build in-person relationships with team members and contribute to the KIND culture that Nextdoor values

Nextdoor is a social networking platform that connects neighbors and facilitates local interactions. Users can share news, recommend services, and buy or sell items, making it a digital bulletin board for communities. Unlike other social networks that focus on global connections, Nextdoor emphasizes local engagement, serving individual users, local businesses, and public agencies. The company earns revenue through targeted advertising and premium subscriptions, aiming to strengthen community ties.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$705.4M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-4%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Localized advertising is increasingly effective, benefiting Nextdoor's partnerships.
  • Integration with CivicPlus boosts engagement and trust among residents.
  • High-profile board appointments bring expertise and potential strategic growth.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from localized social media platforms threatens Nextdoor's market share.
  • AI advancements by competitors may outpace Nextdoor's technological progress.
  • Data privacy concerns could challenge the CivicPlus partnership.

What makes Nextdoor unique

  • Nextdoor focuses on hyper-local interactions, unlike global-focused social networks.
  • The platform integrates with CivicPlus for enhanced local government communication.
  • Nextdoor offers geo-targeted messaging, providing unique value to local businesses.

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