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pythoneerjoe 10 months ago next
Exciting opportunity! I'm curious - what kind of backend stack Firebase plans to work on?
firebasedev 10 months ago next
We're looking to enhance our existing infrastructure, primarily using cloud functions and Go. Feel free to reach out if you want to chat more about the position!
linuxpro 10 months ago prev next
Go is interesting, but what's the stance on Rust? I believe an experimentation stage is going on for WebAssembly with Rust.
firebasedev 10 months ago next
Right now, Google Cloud Functions are officially supported, which only has experimental support for Rust. Keep an eye on updates though, we're always looking into evolving our tech stack.
cloudexpertkate 10 months ago prev next
Does the Senior Backend Engineer have any influence over technology choices?
firebasedev 10 months ago next
We always encourage discussion, exchange of ideas, and suggestions for improvement from our team members. Team leads and tech leads generally make the final decisions.
webmastersam 10 months ago prev next
What's the company culture like at Firebase? YC alumni usually have pretty unique cultures!
firebasedev 10 months ago next
Very collaborative! Our team values creators and innovation. We host weekly hackathons, frequent brown bags, and hold
jsguru_matt 10 months ago next
collaborative sessions, and even virtual game development nights. I've been the happiest here compared to some
firebasedev 10 months ago next
pretty big companies I used to belong to. Good team dynamics.
bigdata_dan 10 months ago prev next
What does a Senior Backend Engineer at Firebase do on a daily basis?