Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Subscriptions

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Strava

Strava

501-1,000 employees

Fitness tracking and social networking platform

Compensation Overview

$210k - $230kAnnually

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA

This is a hybrid role requiring approximately three days per week in the San Francisco office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
MySQL
Ruby
Apache Kafka
Java
Docker
Go
Scala
Redis
Cassandra
Requirements
  • Have built services in a production environment, using languages like (but not limited to) Ruby, Java, Scala, Python, Go, etc.
  • Have experience with relational or NoSQL databases in production (we use MySQL, Redis, and Cassandra)
  • Have experience with open-source distributed systems technologies (we use Kafka, Finagle, Kubernetes, and Docker)
  • Have experience working with or are excited to learn about subscriptions and payments
Responsibilities
  • Partner with an Engineering Manager to define the technical vision for the future of payments and subscriptions at Strava
  • Work with a team of engineers, designers, product managers, and analysts to build Strava’s subscription platform and product
  • Deliver backend services in large, reliable, and scalable distributed systems.

Strava is a digital platform for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to track and analyze their physical activities, offering metrics like speed, pace, and distance. It operates on a freemium model, providing basic services for free and charging for premium features such as advanced training plans and detailed activity breakdowns. Strava also serves as a social network, allowing users to share activities and connect with others, which fosters a motivating community. The goal of Strava is to enhance the fitness experience through performance analysis and community support.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$147.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Apple Fitness+ expands Strava's reach and user engagement.
  • Global expansion through Chipotle's 'The City Challenge' increases international presence.
  • Virtual challenges like 'IT'S A VUARNET DAY' drive user retention and community growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from free or cheaper fitness apps threatens premium subscriptions.
  • Privacy concerns may deter users in regions with strict data protection laws.
  • Reliance on partnerships like Apple Fitness+ may not yield expected growth.

What makes Strava unique

  • Strava integrates fitness tracking with social networking for a unique user experience.
  • The platform offers a freemium model with advanced analytics for premium subscribers.
  • Strava's proprietary Map Rendering Engine enhances user experience with detailed route visuals.

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Benefits

100% company paid benefits for employees and families

Flexible paid time off

$2,000 annual professional development stipend

Paid time off for volunteering

401(k) Plan with company matching

$1000 annual gear stipend

$500 annual gym reimbursement

Onsite fitness rooms with showers, lockers, and towel service

Weekly team workouts

Free yoga classes

Secure bike storage

Twice weekly dinner for those working late

Monthly happy hours

Dog days

Cell phone reimbursement

Snacks & stocked kitchens

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

-1%
Strava
Mar 6th, 2025
Strava Introduces Proprietary Map Rendering Engine

Strava introduces proprietary Map Rendering Engine.

Endurance Sports Wire
Feb 26th, 2025
Los Angeles Marathon Partners with Strava to Host Together LA Wildfire Relief Run

LOS ANGELES, CA (February 26, 2025) /ENDURANCE SPORTSWIRE/ - The Los Angeles Marathon presented by ASICS is teaming up with Strava, the app for active people, to bring runners from across the country together for the Together LA Wildfire Relief Run.

PYMNTS
Feb 5th, 2025
Chipotle: Good Portions Keep Diners Coming Back Amid Rising Prices

Consumers are willing to pay higher prices at fast-casual restaurants if they get good portions, quality ingredients and value for the money, Chipotle executives said Tuesday (Feb. 4).Reporting the company’s results for the fourth quarter, executives said Chipotle’s food, beverage and packaging costs rose to 30.4% of total revenue in the fourth quarter, up from 29.7% in the same quarter a year earlier.In a Tuesday earnings release, the company attributed this increase in part to using more ingredients “as we focused on ensuring consistent and generous portions.” Higher menu prices partially offset this increased cost, the release added.During the call, Chipotle executives dubbed this higher cost the “portion investment.”In the fourth quarter, the company saw this investment contribute to a 5.4% increase in comparable restaurant sales due to 4% higher transactions and a 1.4% increase in average check.Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright said during the call that the company gained momentum throughout 2024 by focusing on “high quality ingredients, value for the money, healthy and nutritious, good amount of food for the money.”These offerings have appeal across consumers of different incomes, he said.Asked by an analyst if Chipotle has seen any shift among the cohorts of consumers visiting its restaurants, Boatwright said there was “nothing really to report from an income cohort standpoint.”“I mean, all were contributing to the comp very nicely,” Boatwright said. “We saw this throughout Q4, and that really hasn’t changed going into January.”During the call, Boatwright also highlighted Chipotle’s expanded partnership with a mobile app for active people called Strava. This partnership includes motivational text messages, exclusive creator content, and promotions of Chipotle meals designed for healthy lifestyles.“With health and wellness top of mind for our guests, this is a great way to show how the Chipotle ingredients can be customized to fit and fuel any dietary restrictions or lifestyle routines,” Boatwright said during the call.Another new digital initiative is Chipotle’s development of an artificial intelligence assistant that will help with the customer journey when ordering through the digital channel.“When the model detects that a customer’s behavior is changing in a particular way that would signal a propensity for churn, we will take them on a new journey with personalized extras and offers to encourage them to reengage,” Boatwright said

Outdoor Sports Wire
Jan 21st, 2025
Introducing the "IT'S A VUARNET DAY" Campaign and the Fall Winter 2024 - 2025 Collection

As part of the campaign, Vuarnet is partnering with Strava to put on the IT'S A VUARNET DAY Challenge.

Latest Free Stuff
Jan 16th, 2025
Free Vita Coco Coconut Water

Vita Coco have teamed up with Strava to offer you 22,000 FREE 500ml bottles of their delicious and hydrating coconut water!