Primary Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services using Go (Golang).
- Build and evolve distributed systems that power monetization and personalization features.
- Design APIs and data models that support content delivery, user activity, and ad infrastructure.
- Develop reliable data and caching layers using PostgreSQL, Redis, and AWS cloud services.
- Collaborate with platform and data teams to ensure performance, reliability, and observability.
- Optimize backend systems for scalability and cost efficiency.
- Conduct code reviews, design discussions, and architecture planning to maintain high-quality, maintainable systems.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement strategies to improve resilience.
- Stay current with industry trends and emerging backend technologies, recommending improvements to existing systems and processes.
Experience & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of experience developing large-scale backend systems, with a focus on distributed services and APIs.
- Experience designing and deploying systems on AWS or similar cloud platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and container orchestration tools such as ECS and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in Go or expertise in similar languages (Java, Kotlin, Rust, Python) with a willingness to work primarily in Go.
- Experience with ad tech platforms (e.g., VAST, SSAI, or programmatic video ads).
- Background in video streaming technologies (HLS, DASH, CDN optimization).
- Familiarity with Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other messaging systems.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
- Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
Top Skills
What We Do
Not every company kicks off in a converted garage and expands into one of America’s fastest-growing conservative media outlets for news, opinion, and entertainment - but then again, no other company is the Daily Wire. Built from the ground up by Ben Shapiro and Jeremy Boreing, the Daily Wire started as a side gig and morphed into a political news and commentary powerhouse in just 7 short years. Now, the Daily Wire is producing entertainment content, investigative journalism, multiple chart-topping podcasts, and - you guessed it - some fire memes.
And we’re not stopping there. Our team is constantly moving, innovating and growing. We adapt to any and all obstacles with a team of creative geniuses that are all aligned in creating unparalleled content that provides a voice for facts and for freedom. We don't just echo whatever’s trending - we set trends.
When you join the Daily Wire team, your finger isn’t just on the pulse. From the studios of CANDACE and The Ben Shapiro Show to the newsroom of some of America’s most influential writers, you are the pulse. And if that interests you, we’re all ears.
