Full-Time

Staff Backend Engineer

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Calendly

Calendly

501-1,000 employees

Automates scheduling for individuals and businesses

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$170.4k - $306.7kAnnually

+ Quarterly Corporate Bonus + Equity Awards

Senior, Expert

No H1B Sponsorship

Remote in USA

Candidates located in Alaska, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, West Virginia, and Rhode Island are not eligible for employment.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Microservices

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Deep understanding of distributed systems and cloud computing
  • Experience performing a major architectural refactor; bonus if you have experience refactoring a monolithic application into microservices
  • Experience building, operating, and maintaining high-traffic, high-availability platforms and systems
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex systems to identify root causes and implement effective mitigations and resolutions
  • Demonstrated ability to drive innovation and propose new solutions or improvements that align with organizational goals
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  • Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively within a team, including remote and distributed teams
  • Proven leadership capabilities with experience mentoring and guiding engineering teams
  • Ability to adapt to new technologies, changing requirements, and evolving organizational needs
  • Availability for participation in on-call rotation, ensuring prompt and effective responses to business-critical alerts outside of regular working hours
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the United States of America as Calendly does not engage in immigration sponsorship at this time
Responsibilities
  • Architectural Design: Having a strong opinion on shaping our technical strategy and North Star Architecture as well as guiding the design and implementation of services and components within your area
  • Technical Leadership: Providing mentorship, guidance, and decision making to enable engineering teams to deliver the right solutions and outcomes
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Working closely with product, design, engineering, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions; you will be engaged across initiatives spanning Trust & Safety, Identity & Access Management, Scheduling, and Calendar squads, to name a few
  • Planning & Execution: Acting as a hands-on, key contributor on critical 'Big Rock' initiatives, delivering high output with high quality; participating in planning to define scope, milestones, and work breakdown in a manner that promotes incremental delivery and high impact
  • Vision & Strategy: Developing and articulating the vision for a service and its capabilities, defining its strategic value, and overseeing its evolution to meet future demands and enhance our overall platform
Desired Qualifications
  • Bonus if you have experience refactoring a monolithic application into microservices

Calendly simplifies scheduling for individuals and businesses by providing a platform that automates the process of setting up meetings and appointments. It integrates with popular calendar systems like Google Calendar, Outlook, and iCloud to ensure users can manage their time efficiently and avoid double-booking. Unlike many competitors, Calendly offers a subscription-based model with a free basic version and several premium plans that include advanced features such as team scheduling and custom branding. This tiered pricing approach allows users to start for free and upgrade as they see the value in additional functionalities. The goal of Calendly is to enhance productivity by reducing the back-and-forth communication typically involved in scheduling meetings.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$341M

Headquarters

Atlanta, Georgia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The rise of hybrid work models increases demand for efficient scheduling solutions like Calendly.
  • Global scheduling software market projected to grow at 13.1% CAGR from 2023 to 2028.
  • Increased demand for remote work tools boosts usage of scheduling software by 30% in 2023.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from AI-powered tools like Kalendar.AI threatens Calendly's market share.
  • Recent 13% workforce reduction may impact innovation and service levels at Calendly.
  • New CTO appointment could lead to strategic shifts misaligned with customer expectations.

What makes Calendly unique

  • Calendly offers seamless integration with major calendar systems like Google, Outlook, and iCloud.
  • The platform provides customizable scheduling solutions with features like custom branding and APIs.
  • Calendly's subscription model includes a free version, encouraging upgrades to premium plans.

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Benefits

Competitive pay

Quarterly bonus

Team member equity

Home office setup

Technology stipend

Pick your own perk stipend

Flexible Time Off

Vacation stipend

Parental leave

Medical, dental, & vision coverage

Fun community events

401k company match