Senior Software Engineer, Backend

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San Francisco, CA
In-Office
156K-195K Annually
Automotive
The Role
About the team:

We are looking for brilliant software engineers who have a passion for consumer products and want to join an energetic team that is changing the way people think about travel. We ship code daily, A/B test extensively, and have a primary role in creating the product from inception to implementation. There’s much to do, and you’ll be responsible for making some real cool stuff happen.

Our APIs, internal services, and web app are at the core of our stable of software that’s reinventing mobility. Be a member of a small team of talented engineers and designers and play a major role in shaping an exciting app that’s changing how people travel and think about car ownership.

Learn more about our Engineering team here: https://www.beforeyouapply.com/team/engineering-at-turo

What you will do:
  • You will collaborate extensively with product management, design, and engineers to develop product features that drive our metrics.

  • You will produce high-quality maintainable code, test it, collaboratively review it and ship it.

  • You will identify areas to improve and scale our architecture and application design.

  • You will develop tools and utilities to diagnose and fix problems.

  • Ensure proper technical design and documentation.

  • Work efficiently in a constantly changing and growing environment where the process is fluid and creative solutions are desired.

Your profile:
  • Typically a minimum of 5 years experience shipping high-scale code to production.

  • Fluent in at least one language - e.g., Java, Python, Go, or C

  • Possess strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, database concepts, distributed systems, and search.

  • Enjoy solving problems and helping others meet their goals.

  • Passionate about search, streaming, database or other backend technologies.

Bonus if you have:
  • Bachelor's/Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

  • Strong communicator. Explaining complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers is no problem for you. 

The SF base salary target range for this full-time position is $156,000-$195,000 + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in San Francisco, CA. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your work location during the hiring process.

Turo highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule — Turists will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Turo considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Turo offers.

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Benefits
  • Competitive salary, equity, benefits, and perks for all full-time employees

  • Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (Country specific)

  • Retirement employer match

  • Learning & Development stipend to invest in your professional development

  • Turo host matching program

  • Turo travel credit

  • Cell phone and internet stipend

  • Paid time off to relax and recharge

  • Paid holidays, volunteer time off, and parental leave

  • For those who are in the office full-time or hybrid we have in-office lunch, office snacks, and fun activities

 

We are committed to building a diverse team. If you are from a background that's underrepresented in tech, we'd love to meet you.

Aside from an award winning work environment and the opportunity to be part of the world’s largest car sharing marketplace, we are also growing the team quickly - join us!  Even if you don't meet every qualification, we are looking for people with enthusiasm for what we do and we will consider you for this and other possibilities.

About Turo

Turo is the world’s largest car sharing marketplace where you can book the perfect car for wherever you’re going from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and France. Whether you're flying in from afar or looking for a car down the street, searching for a rugged truck or something smooth and swanky, Turo puts you in the driver's seat of an extraordinary selection of cars shared by local hosts.

Discover Turo at https://turo.com, the App Store, and Google Play, and check out our blog, Field Notes.  

Read more about the Turo culture according to Turo CEO, Andre Haddad.

Turo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program.  Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.  

Turo will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, as applicable.  

We welcome candidates with physical, mental, and/or neurological disabilities. If you require assistance applying for an open position, or need accommodation during the recruiting process due to a disability, please submit a request to People Operations by emailing [email protected]

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The Company
San Francisco, CA
621 Employees
Year Founded: 2009

What We Do

Turo — Way better than a rental car
Turo is a peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace where you can book any car you want, wherever you want it, from a vibrant community of trusted hosts across the US, Canada, and the UK. Guests choose from a totally unique selection of nearby cars, while hosts earn extra money to offset the costs of car ownership.
A pioneer of the sharing economy and travel industry, Turo is a safe, supportive community over 11 million strong with more than 400,000 vehicles listed and over 850 unique makes and models available. Whether it’s a truck to help out on moving day, a Mercedes-Benz for a luxurious weekend away, or a classic VW bus for a picture-perfect road trip, Turo lets you find the perfect vehicle for your next adventure.
Turo has raised $450M+ from top-tier investors, including Kleiner Perkins, Canaan Partners, August Capital, GV, Shasta Ventures, Sumitomo Corporation, SK Holdings, Daimler AG, and IAC. Turo’s insurance partners are Liberty Mutual in the US, Intact in Canada, and Allianz in Europe. With a talented, dedicated team, Turo is changing the way people think about travel.

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