Senior Backend Engineer - Core Services at Onx

ABOUT onXAs a pioneer in digital outdoor navigation with a suite of apps, onX was founded in Montana, which in turn has inspired our mission to awaken the adventurer inside everyone. With more than 400 employees located around the country working in largely remote / hybrid roles, we have created regional “Basecamps” to help remote employees find connection and inspiration with other onXers. We bring our outdoor passion to work every day, coupling it with industry-leading technology to craft dynamic outdoor experiences.Through multiple years of growth, we haven’t lost our entrepreneurial ethos at onX. We offer a fast-paced, growing, tech-forward environment where ownership, accountability, and passion for winning as a team are essential. We value diversity and believe it leads to different perspectives and inspires both new adventures and new growth. As a team, we’re hungry to improve, value innovation, and believe great ideas come from any direction.Important Alert: Please note, onXmaps will never ask for credit card or SSN details during the initial application process. For your digital safety, apply only through our legitimate website at onXmaps.com or directly via our LinkedIn page.WHAT YOU WILL DOonX is seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to help us take our off-pavement mobile GPS experience to the next level.  In this role, you will be an integral part of a cross-functional team working on new features and products. This is a great opportunity to be a part of a dynamic startup focused on making an impact on the business, working with new technologies, and solving hard problems. This position will report to a Manager of Software Development. TECHNOLOGIES WE USEOur backend engineers primarily work in Go running in Kubernetes on Google Cloud Platform. This role requires knowledge and experience working with GraphQL and understanding or experience working with graph databases.As an onX Senior Backend Engineer, your day to day responsibilities would look like:(Essential Job Duties)Build and maintain scalable services to support new features and productsWrite unit and integration testsAssist in the creation, deployment, and management of services in KubernetesCollaborate in architectural decisions involving our servicesDesign and Instrument systems to monitor key performance indicatorsMentor and share knowledge with engineers on your teamLeading by example and embodying onX’s company values, fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and collaboration.LOCATIONonX has created a thriving distributed workforce community across several US locations. This position can be performed from an onX corporate office, “Basecamp,” or “Connection Hub". Corporate Offices: onX was founded in Montana with offices in Missoula and Bozeman. If you prefer to work in an office at least part of the time this is a great option.Basecamps: Basecamps are established virtual workforce communities where a sizable number of distributed team members group for work, volunteering, socializing, and adventure.   Our current Basecamps are located within a 90-mile radius of the following: Austin, TX; Charlotte, NC; Denver, CO; Kalispell, MT; Minneapolis, MN; Portland, OR; Salt Lake City, UT; and Seattle, WA. Connection Hubs: Connection Hub locations are smaller, emerging communities of distributed team members. Our current Connection Hubs are located within a 60-mile radius of the following: Boise, ID; Charleston, SC; Dallas/Fort Worth, TX; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, VA; Spokane, WA; and Vermont.WHAT YOU’LL BRINGYou have a B.S., M.S. or equivalent experience in computer science or a related fieldYou have 8+ years of experience as a software engineer and 6 or more years of experience supporting production systemsYou have a strong interest and experience with operating systems, networking and virtual machine technologiesYou have experience building and debugging distributed, scalable architecturesYou’re comfortable designing and building microservices that run in a cloud environmentYou evaluate technologies and solutions based on merit, stability, performance and the ability to debugYou are well-versed in modern API design and developmentYou have a strong computer science foundationYou believe that your profession is a craft and you’re driven to improve every dayYou are an advocate for the customer and their experienceYou want to work with other happy, talented engineersADDED BONUSESThough not required, we would be thrilled to consider candidates with any of the following:Familiarity with KubernetesFamiliarity with Google Cloud PlatformStrong background in data architecture Experience with Google BigtableExperience with geospatial databases such as PostGISFamiliar with Geospatial concepts such as quadtreesExperience working with a distributed teamCOMPENSATIONonX is committed to compensating all employees fairly and equitably for their contributions. For this position, applicants can expect to make between $146,000 to $182,000 upon hire. The pay range will vary based on experience, skills, certifications, and education among other factors as required in the job description. In addition, full-time onX employees are eligible for a grant of common share options with a vesting schedule and a potential annual bonus of 10% based on company performance.WHAT WE ARE OFFERING YOUCompetitive salaries, annual bonuses, equity, and opportunities for growthComprehensive health benefits including a no-monthly-cost medical plan Parental leave plan of 5 or 13 weeks fully paid401k matching at 100% for the first 3% you save and 50% from 3-5%Company-wide outdoor adventures and amazing outdoor industry perksAnnual “Get Out, Get Active” funds to fuel your active lifestyle in and outside of the gymFlexible time away package that includes PTO, STO, VTO, quiet weeks, and floating holidaysPERFORMANCE ESSENTIALSIn this role, success is driven by cognitive abilities such as concentration and problem-solving, essential for our computer-centric tasks. onX will explore reasonable accommodations to ensure that individuals with diverse abilities can fully engage in and contribute to the essential physical and mental functions of the job. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].  Position open until filled. #LI-RemoteAt onX, we believe that unique perspectives make us stronger. By bringing together people with different experiences, ideas, and viewpoints, we fuel innovation and move closer to our mission of awakening the adventurer in everyone. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fairness not only in hiring, but also in development, compensation, and promotion. Our goal is to build an inclusive community where every team member can show up authentically and thrive. Together, we win as one team. Come join us!onX does not sell any Personal Information, but we may transfer employment related records to our service providers or third parties that provide business services to onX or as required by law. For more information, see our .As part of our interview process, your conversation may be recorded for documentation purposes to allow interviewers to focus fully on the discussion. Recordings are confidential and accessible only to authorized personnel. Please note, onX respects all applicable laws regarding recording consent, and you will have an opportunity to opt-out if preferred.