Software Engineer I, Backend

4 Months ago • Upto 2 Years • Backend Development • $119,000 PA - $179,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Backend Software Engineer I at AppLovin, you'll design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems handling billions of requests daily. You'll collaborate with various engineering teams, working on the mediation platform responsible for the header bidding solution. This involves creating high-availability, low-latency systems across multiple data centers. You'll contribute to the product roadmap, influence team members, and solve technical challenges by upgrading and implementing state-of-the-art software infrastructure. The role demands strong computer science fundamentals and experience with C++ or Java is a plus.
Must have:
  • 0-2 years experience
  • BS/MS in Computer Science
  • Data structures & algorithms
  • C++/Java experience
  • Project creation & maintenance
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • Dental, vision benefits

Job Details

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.

Fortune recognizes AppLovin as one of the Best Workplaces in the Bay Area, and the company has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the last four years (2021-2024). Check out the rest of our awards HERE.

A Day in the Life

As a member of our backend software engineering team, you’ll solve technical challenges, including upgrading and implementing state-of-the-art software infrastructure. The team builds a high-performance, high availability, globally distributed ecosystem platform of services that in turn provide the foundation for rapid development of novel new systems that integrate into that ecosystem and improve it

Our backend systems handle billions of requests per day, and work on our mediation platform responsible for our header bidding solution, creating high-availability low-latency systems that are distributed across multiple data centers. 

 

The Impact You’ll Make

  • Design, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems

  • Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet a wide range of technological challenges

  • Work closely with our product team to contribute and influence the roadmap of our products and technologies

  • Influence and inspire team members

 

Who You Are

  • Have 0-2+ years of experience and a minimum of a BS and/or MS in Computer Science

  • Have excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and coding

  • Professional experience with C++ and/or Java is a plus 

  • Experience independently creating and maintaining projects

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.

CA Base Pay Range
$119,000$179,000 USD
AppLovin has become aware of a scam targeting jobseekers with fake “app optimization” and similar roles.  We do not ask our candidates to download apps or make any form of payment(s). AppLovin works with applicants through our Careers page and applovin.com email addresses. If you are contacted through other unofficial channels (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) or asked to download an app or make a payment, these contacts are not legitimate. Confirm the information here and contact us directly with any questions.
 
AppLovin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about EEO rights as an applicant here.
 
If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send us a request at accommodations@applovin.com.
 
AppLovin will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.  If you’re applying for a position in California, learn more here.
 
Please read our Global Applicant Privacy Notice to learn more about how AppLovin processes your personal information.
 
 
 
 
                 

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