Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proficiency in OCaml is required., Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential., Strong understanding of networks, distributed systems, and OS fundamentals is necessary., Ability to write flexible, maintainable code and adapt to requirements is important..

Key responsabilities:

Independently deal with bugs and schedule tasks while investigating code.

Make well-reasoned technical choices and take responsibility for them.

Handle the full development cycle of a single component, including formalizing tasks and writing code and tests.

Approach problems with a practical mindset and support production while resolving user requests.

Job description

Ahrefs is looking for a backend developer with deep understanding of networks, distributed systems, OS fundamentals and taste for simple and efficient architectural designs. Our backend is mostly implemented in OCaml with some C++.

In this role, be prepared to deal with 25 petabytes of live data, OCaml and Linux on a daily basis.

Ahrefs OCaml

Basic Requirements:

Proficiency in OCaml
Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential

The ideal candidate is expected to:

Independently deal with bugs, schedule tasks and investigate code
Make well-reasoned technical choices and take responsibility for them
Understand the whole technology stack at all levels: from network and user-space code to OS internals and hardware
Handle full development cycle of a single component i.e. formalize task, write code and tests, setup and support production, resolve user requests
Approach problems with a practical mindset and suppress perfectionism when time is a priority
Write flexible, maintainable code and adapt to post-launch requirements/tweaks

These requirements stem naturally from our approach to development with fast feedback cycle, highly-focused personal areas of responsibility and strong tendency to vertical component splitting.

If your preference is leaning towards making the web functional and working on user-facing stuff, you may want to consider our ReasonML position instead.

What You Get

We offer:

Competitive compensation package
Informal and thriving work atmosphere
Above-average perks and fringe benefits
[Office] First-class workplace (hardware, software, etc) in the modern office
[Remote] Hardware allowance

Ahrefs does not engage with agencies or third party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!

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