Backend Software Developer II, Networking & Data
97k - 108k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Engineering
#Mobile Apps
#Networking
#Java
#Spring Boot
#Kafka
#PHP
#MySQL
#Postgres
#Kubernetes
#JWT
#Docker
At Life360, our mission is to keep people connected to those who matter most. As a category leader in mobile safety, we provide location sharing, crash detection, and driver safety services to over 83 million monthly active users across more than 150 countries. We are a remote-first organization with a global team of over 500 employees, and we are looking for a dedicated Backend Software Developer II to join our Networking and Data team. This is a unique opportunity to work on high-throughput systems that serve as the backbone of our product, helping us innovate for families everywhere.
What you'll be doing
- You will design and build the next generation of our high-frequency sensor data ingestion pipelines using Java and Kafka.
- You will enhance and maintain our core authentication and authorization systems, ensuring secure access through JWT implementation.
- You will take ownership of your services by managing their deployment, monitoring their performance, and driving technical improvements.
What you'll bring
To be successful in this role, you should have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for building scalable infrastructure. We are looking for the following qualifications:
- Proven experience working with Java and Spring Boot.
- Solid understanding of database management using MySQL or Postgres.
- Practical experience with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Familiarity with PHP and messaging systems like Kafka.
- Excellent communication skills in English and the ability to thrive in a remote work environment.
What you'll get
We offer a competitive salary range of $97,000 to $108,000. Beyond your base pay, you will have access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and disability insurance for your peace of mind.
- Access to an employee assistance program.
- Flexible hours and generous paid time off to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- A dedicated learning budget to support your ongoing skill development.
- The freedom and support to work effectively in a remote setting.
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