Familiarity with databases such as Cassandra, Postgres, or ScyllaDB
Experience with real-time streaming systems like Kafka or Pub-Sub
Track record of building and operating native mobile features on iOS and Android
Experience designing and implementing monitoring strategies and on-call/on-point processes for production systems
Knowledge of lower-level languages such as Go, Rust, or Elixir
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8+ years of relevant industry experience, with demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality, high-impact work on complex projects
Strong expertise in Python and back-end API frameworks (Flask, Django)
Strong front-end development skills with JavaScript (React, TypeScript) for web and mobile platforms
Significant experience in the Safety or Anti-Abuse domain with deep understanding of trust and safety challenges at scale
Proven track record of owning large projects end-to-end with varying degrees of ambiguity, breaking down work into well-prioritized milestones with clear dependencies
Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions that balance short-term needs with long-term sustainability and scalability
Experience driving engineering excellence: setting quality standards, conducting thorough code reviews, and applying an adversarial mindset to identify security, performance, and scaling issues
Strong communication skills with ability to provide high-quality technical feedback, drive alignment across stakeholders, and facilitate productive debates that lead to clear decisions
Experience using metrics and dashboards (e.g., Datadog, Mode, Faros) to make data-driven decisions and monitor system health
Ability to be a force multiplier for your team by mentoring others, establishing best practices, and helping teammates grow their skills
Experience utilizing AI tools like Claude Code and Cursor to supercharge dev workflows