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ElasticMolecule (YC W22) is hiring Senior Backend Engineer(elasticmolecule.io)

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elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
Excited to announce that ElasticMolecule (YC W22) is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer! We're working on building the next generation of scientific computing tools for researchers and engineers. Interested candidates, please apply here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
- techsavvy 2 years ago next
  That's awesome! I've been looking for a new challenge in Backend Engineering. I've checked out your company and the work you're doing seems fascinating. I'll apply today!
- mlwhiz 2 years ago prev next
  Congrats on the hiring spree! I'm also a Backend Engineer and your work sounds really exciting. I look forward to hearing back from your team!
devopsdude 2 years ago prev next
What are some of the requirements for the Backend Engineer position? I've worked with different scientific computing tools and I'm looking for a new role where I can contribute my expertise.
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @DevOpsDude, for the Backend Engineer position, we're looking for candidates with experience in a few specific areas, including: (1) 3+ years experience in Golang and Python development, (2) building high-performance, distributed systems and web services, (3) experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, and (4) experience working in a modern scientific computing environment. You can find more details about the position here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
algorithmsaurus 2 years ago prev next
I'm currently working as a Senior Backend Engineer in a different industry, but I'd love to learn more about scientific computing. How open would the ElasticMolecule team be to someone like me exploring a new industry?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @algorithmsaurus, we appreciate your interest in ElasticMolecule! If you have a solid background in building distributed, high-performance systems, we'd be open to receiving your application and exploring how your skills would fit into our developer environment. You can apply here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
dataguru 2 years ago prev next
I just came across ElasticMolecule and saw that you're focusing on scientific computing. I'm curious, what's your approach to handling large datasets, and do you provide a solution for real-time data processing?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @DataGuru, we're glad to see your interest in our approach to scientific computing. We focus on designing scalable and efficient data processing pipelines that allow researchers and engineers to process and analyze large datasets efficiently. We provide solutions for real-time data processing by leveraging modern big data platforms and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Spark and Flink, as well as using elastic architectures like Kubernetes. We've also built our tools using Golang and Python to ensure effective, easy-to-use developer interfaces for real-time data processing and analysis.
jsguru 2 years ago prev next
I'm a Backend Engineer with experience in JavaScript. How would my skills translate to your Golang and Python environment?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @jsGuru, we recognize that there are many valuable programming languages and the skills you've gained through learning JavaScript would serve you well as a Backend Engineer. Python is actually relatively similar to JavaScript in terms of syntax, so transferable skills would include basic language constructs and design patterns. Additionally, experience working within frameworks, as well as build and deployment tools, would be helpful. It would be best if you could demonstrate an eagerness to learn and adapt quickly to a new programming language. We'd be happy to invite you to our interview process, where we can explore your qualifications further and discuss the specifics of our technology stack.
cloudmaven 2 years ago prev next
I've been working as a Senior Backend Engineer in cloud-based platforms for a while now, and I've heard the term 'elastic architectures' mentioned by ElasticMolecule. Could someone explain what that means?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @CloudMaven, elastic architectures refer to the ability of the infrastructure to dynamically scale resources to meet demand. This is usually managed by container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. An elastic architecture can effectively handle both massive spikes and contractions in resource demands, scaling resources like CPU, memory, and storage accordingly.
optimize_or_die 2 years ago prev next
As a Senior Backend Engineer, how do you optimize your systems without sacrificing performance and scalability? Do you rely on specific tools or follow certain principles?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @optimize_or_die, we prioritize optimization by combining a few different approaches and practices. First, we consider performance and scalability from the early stages of the product's design, employing microservice architectures to reduce coupling and improve overall system flexibility. Secondly, we follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to identify bottlenecks early on in the development process, enabling optimization as early as possible. Lastly, we use state-of-the-art tools for performance monitoring like Prometheus or Jaeger, and R&D tools like Apache Spark and Flink for real-time analytics and data processing. In cases where the system relies heavily on algorithms, we also consider algorithmic optimizations in conjunction with hardware acceleration using GPUs or other parallel computing solutions.

elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
Excited to announce that ElasticMolecule (YC W22) is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer! We're working on building the next generation of scientific computing tools for researchers and engineers. Interested candidates, please apply here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
- techsavvy 2 years ago next
  That's awesome! I've been looking for a new challenge in Backend Engineering. I've checked out your company and the work you're doing seems fascinating. I'll apply today!
- mlwhiz 2 years ago prev next
  Congrats on the hiring spree! I'm also a Backend Engineer and your work sounds really exciting. I look forward to hearing back from your team!
devopsdude 2 years ago prev next
What are some of the requirements for the Backend Engineer position? I've worked with different scientific computing tools and I'm looking for a new role where I can contribute my expertise.
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @DevOpsDude, for the Backend Engineer position, we're looking for candidates with experience in a few specific areas, including: (1) 3+ years experience in Golang and Python development, (2) building high-performance, distributed systems and web services, (3) experience with DevOps tools like Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, and (4) experience working in a modern scientific computing environment. You can find more details about the position here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
algorithmsaurus 2 years ago prev next
I'm currently working as a Senior Backend Engineer in a different industry, but I'd love to learn more about scientific computing. How open would the ElasticMolecule team be to someone like me exploring a new industry?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @algorithmsaurus, we appreciate your interest in ElasticMolecule! If you have a solid background in building distributed, high-performance systems, we'd be open to receiving your application and exploring how your skills would fit into our developer environment. You can apply here: [elasticmolecule.com/careers](http://elasticmolecule.com/careers)
dataguru 2 years ago prev next
I just came across ElasticMolecule and saw that you're focusing on scientific computing. I'm curious, what's your approach to handling large datasets, and do you provide a solution for real-time data processing?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @DataGuru, we're glad to see your interest in our approach to scientific computing. We focus on designing scalable and efficient data processing pipelines that allow researchers and engineers to process and analyze large datasets efficiently. We provide solutions for real-time data processing by leveraging modern big data platforms and distributed computing technologies such as Apache Spark and Flink, as well as using elastic architectures like Kubernetes. We've also built our tools using Golang and Python to ensure effective, easy-to-use developer interfaces for real-time data processing and analysis.
jsguru 2 years ago prev next
I'm a Backend Engineer with experience in JavaScript. How would my skills translate to your Golang and Python environment?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @jsGuru, we recognize that there are many valuable programming languages and the skills you've gained through learning JavaScript would serve you well as a Backend Engineer. Python is actually relatively similar to JavaScript in terms of syntax, so transferable skills would include basic language constructs and design patterns. Additionally, experience working within frameworks, as well as build and deployment tools, would be helpful. It would be best if you could demonstrate an eagerness to learn and adapt quickly to a new programming language. We'd be happy to invite you to our interview process, where we can explore your qualifications further and discuss the specifics of our technology stack.
cloudmaven 2 years ago prev next
I've been working as a Senior Backend Engineer in cloud-based platforms for a while now, and I've heard the term 'elastic architectures' mentioned by ElasticMolecule. Could someone explain what that means?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @CloudMaven, elastic architectures refer to the ability of the infrastructure to dynamically scale resources to meet demand. This is usually managed by container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes. An elastic architecture can effectively handle both massive spikes and contractions in resource demands, scaling resources like CPU, memory, and storage accordingly.
optimize_or_die 2 years ago prev next
As a Senior Backend Engineer, how do you optimize your systems without sacrificing performance and scalability? Do you rely on specific tools or follow certain principles?
- elasticmolecule 2 years ago next
  Hi @optimize_or_die, we prioritize optimization by combining a few different approaches and practices. First, we consider performance and scalability from the early stages of the product's design, employing microservice architectures to reduce coupling and improve overall system flexibility. Secondly, we follow Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices to identify bottlenecks early on in the development process, enabling optimization as early as possible. Lastly, we use state-of-the-art tools for performance monitoring like Prometheus or Jaeger, and R&D tools like Apache Spark and Flink for real-time analytics and data processing. In cases where the system relies heavily on algorithms, we also consider algorithmic optimizations in conjunction with hardware acceleration using GPUs or other parallel computing solutions.