Software Engineer | Backend
FormalSan Francisco, California, United States
Posted August 19, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Formal is an innovative data privilege access management platform that automates packet-level access. Trusted by leading companies such as Notion, Ramp, Gusto, and Modern Health, Formal empowers engineering-focused security teams with advanced access controls. Supported by renowned investors like Thrive Capital and Y Combinator, the company aims to revolutionize access management in a new era of cybersecurity.
Job Description
Formal is a data security platform focused on understanding and controlling data on autopilot. They are seeking a Software Engineer to join their team, responsible for building scalable backend systems and improving performance of existing and new features. The role involves designing systems, leading initiatives, and working in a collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Software development experience building data-intensive software platforms
- Strong knowledge of Golang and experience with its ecosystem
- Experience with streaming data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka and Google Pub/Sub
- Experience debugging and optimizing complex production systems
- Experience working in DBs, OS, networking, or other systems-level environments
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, ECS, or Kubernetes) and infrastructure as a code technologies (Terraform)
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Strong problem-solving skills and solid production debugging skills
Benefits
- 100% medical, dental & vision insurance
- Partially covered for dependents
- Flexible PTO
