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Senior Software Engineer - Backend

We also offer a warm and inclusive work environment that embraces a hybrid emplo💼 Full-time💰 $165,000–$250,000🗓 2026-09-25

Core

Build and improve scalable backend services and frameworks for a neighborhood network connecting neighbors, agencies, and businesses across 11 countries.

Role type

Senior Backend Software Engineer

Builds

Backend services, frameworks, and product features for the Nextdoor platform

Domain

Social networking / Local community platforms

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Python, Django, Kotlin, JVM, SQL, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres, Kafka, AWS, System design at scale

Preferred skills

AI tool usage, Emerging technologies

Technologies

Python, Django, Kotlin, JVM, SQL, GraphQL, Redis, Postgres, Kafka, AWS

Responsibilities

Develop and improve backend frameworks and services; Collaborate with product, data science, and design teams; Participate in cross-team engineering initiatives; Contribute to company culture through in-person events

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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