Staff Backend Engineer @ AppLovin

About AppLovin

AppLovin makes technologies that help businesses of every size connect to their ideal customers. The company provides end-to-end software and AI solutions for businesses to reach, monetize and grow their global audiences. For more information about AppLovin, visit: www.applovin.com.

To deliver on this mission, our global team is composed of team members with life experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that mirror our developers and customers around the world. At AppLovin, we are intentional about the team and culture we are building, seeking candidates who are outstanding in their own right and also demonstrate their support of others.

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A Day in the Life

AppLovin’s Array team is seeking an experienced Staff Backend Software Engineer to join our team. Array is a seamless, end-to-end app management suite that delivers more value for mobile operators and end users by tapping into AppLovin’s massive app ecosystem.

In this role, you will architect, develop, and operate Java services that are deployed to millions of users. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend services.

The Impact You’ll Make

Design and develop high-volume, scalable backend services using Java and other relevant technologies.
Mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and coaching to improve their skills and knowledge.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to develop software solutions that meet business needs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify requirements and plan new features.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during development, testing, and production.
Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in backend development, and continuously improve our development processes.

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
6+ years of experience as a backend software engineer.
A deep understanding of system design, data structures, and algorithms.
Experience mentoring and coaching junior engineers.
Experience with distributed systems and microservices architecture.
Solid understanding of software development principles and best practices.
Sound problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Experience with Git and version control systems.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure and services.

Additional Strengths

Experienced in tools and technologies such as gRPC, GCP, BigQuery and Bigtable.
Proficient in Kotlin.

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About AppLovin

A Day in the Life

The Impact You’ll Make

Who You Are

Additional Strengths

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