33 points by foobarinc 2 years ago flag hide 16 comments
john 2 years ago next
Interesting, I wonder if they are using Go or Python for the backend?
foobar_recruiter 2 years ago next
@john We primarily use Go for our backend systems, but experience with Python can also be beneficial.
jane 2 years ago prev next
Exciting opportunity! Any preference for containerization? We use Kubernetes at my current job.
foobar_recruiter 2 years ago next
@jane Experience with Kubernetes is definitely a plus, and we do use it in our containerization strategy. Thanks for asking!
jim 2 years ago prev next
What does the interview process look like? Coding challenge or system design?
foobar_techlead 2 years ago next
@jim Our interview process consists of both a coding challenge and a system design interview. We want to ensure that you have a solid grasp of both practical skills and bigger-picture thinking.
julie 2 years ago prev next
Do you offer remote work options? I am in a different timezone and want to make sure it works out.
foobar_hr 2 years ago next
@julie Yes, we have flexible remote work options. We will ensure that any necessary accommodations for your timezone are made.
jeff 2 years ago prev next
What is the company culture like at Foobar? Curious to learn more!
foobar_cto 2 years ago next
@jeff At Foobar, we pride ourselves on our open, inclusive, and innovative culture. We encourage collaboration, learning, and experimentation so that our team members can reach their full potential.
jamie 2 years ago prev next
I noticed that you are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer. How many years of experience would be considered ideal?
foobar_recruiter 2 years ago next
@jamie We typically look for at least 5 years of relevant experience for a Senior Backend Engineer role at Foobar. However, we also consider other factors such as the depth of skills and the potential to grow within the organization.
jan 2 years ago prev next
Any preference for specific databases or data storage solutions?
foobar_architect 2 years ago next
@jan While we do not have a strict preference for specific databases, experience with PostgreSQL and Redis is definitely a plus. We also use Google Cloud Storage for our data storage needs.
jessica 2 years ago prev next
What are some of the key projects or initiatives that the Senior Backend Engineer can expect to work on?
foobar_productmanager 2 years ago next
@jessica Some of the key projects for the Senior Backend Engineer include: 1) Developing and maintaining our core API services, 2) Improving the reliability, scalability, and performance of our backend systems, 3) Collaborating with our data science and ML teams to integrate ML models and data pipelines into our platform.