Backend Engineer

When it comes to self-improvement, making progress is much easier with access to the right support and encouragement. That’s why we believe anyone with a desire to change their health habits for the better deserves a coaching experience grounded in real expertise and human connection, no matter where they’re starting from or where their journey will take them.

We designed Future to put personal training in the palm of your hand, because forging a bond with a coach whose fitness plans fit who you are and how you want to move shouldn’t come with a prohibitive cost or a rigid schedule. Future coaches are all about understanding and uplifting any individual with a desire to change for the better, and they’re always standing by to inspire action or celebrate progress. 

Because we believe anyone has the power to make a difference with the right support structure, inclusivity and encouragement are always a part of our plan. Our team represents a wide array of backgrounds and levels of fitness expertise, but we all share a desire to play a part in creating a healthier world. If you’re ready to embrace meaningful challenges alongside great people who you can lean on and learn from (and you don’t mind working up the occasional sweat), then Future is the right fit for you.

Backend engineers at Future operate at all levels -- building out core services, data pipelines, essential business systems, developer operations, and customer-facing features.  

We’re responsible for the entirety of product surfaces across user and trainer experiences, and the initiatives we drive span across foundational core infrastructure to rapid feature iteration. Backend engineers work closely with several engineering teams & product managers to deliver the APIs, infrastructure, and scalability needed for every initiative.

• Design, implement, and test APIs for new products, features, and services
• Maintain and optimize existing systems, with emphasis on database-related performance
• Collaborate with other engineers across the stack as well as cross-functional stakeholders
• Keep up to date with the latest technologies and industry best practices, and encouraging fellow engineers to do so
• Serve as on-call engineer approximately one week per month, responsible for triaging incoming issues during non-working hour

• At least 4+ years of production development experience, specifically working on backend / API
• Strong knowledge of Go, AWS, Docker (ECS), Postgres (RDS)
• Proven ability to employ software quality measures during development, such as unit/integration testing, monitoring, alerting
• Experience managing Docker-based microservice architecture
• Strong security principles, managing internal access points, and practicing the Principle of Least Privilege
• Adaptable to shifting priorities in a startup, proven track record of cutting through asks and prioritizing projects
• Experience working with ETL, with keen intuition for optimized database performance

• Salary range: $159,954 - 268,723 / year + equity. The salary range is set based on multiple considerations including business needs, market demands, talent availability, experience, and unique skills and attributes. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• Health coverage: All employees who meet the eligibility requirements have access to comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and disability insurance + tax savings accounts
• 401(k) plan
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• Future Membership: Enjoy our platform for free!
• Health, Wellness & Development: Health and fitness monthly stipend contributes to our employees’ overall wellbeing, with access to a mental health platform, reimbursement for medical travel, and an annual learning & development stipend.
• Remote First: Employment eligible to employees located anywhere in the continental US. No travel required.
• Join a diverse, passionate & driven team of all backgrounds.
• Accelerated growth potential. We rapidly advance team members who have an outsized impact.