Senior Backend Engineer - Media Management

Who We Are?Our team is part of a larger group working on the Cloudinary Assets product, a high-scale, distributed system built on cloud infrastructure.We deliver a solution for both technical and non-technical users, allowing them to manage, deliver, transform, and collaborate on Media assets and their lifecycles seamlessly through API and UI.We take full ownership of the entire process, from deciding what to build to delivering it.Our team has the right mix of skills to make both technical and product decisions together, ensuring smooth execution and meaningful impact.We are a highly collaborative, open, and proactive team, with members based in Poland and Israel. We work primarily in English.Few words directly from the team leadI’m looking for a strong engineer to my team. Someone who will join the force with other (very senior!) engineers in one of the toughest teams in the company. We’re dealing with a very high (millions a minute) load and lots of critical code that brings unique challenges to solve. I need someone who’s accountable over his work with a mindset of “getting things done” and “innovating where possible".What You’ll Do?Be a Central Figure in the Team – Serve as the go-to expert on everything related to the team’s services and infrastructure. Work closely with product managers. Learn and be able to reason about the existing code base on demand, deriving insights quickly and managing context switches effectivelyDeliver Solutions with Impact & Efficiency – Stay focused on business goals and customer delight. Ensure we deliver features that move the needle and are implemented efficiently and iterativelyMaintain High Code Quality & Architecture – Collaborate with developers to uphold high coding standards and work with our architects’ forum to ensure solutions are scalable and aligned with our platform vision. Utilize code generation tools for a larger impactDrive Innovation – Identify areas for improvement and propose meaningful enhancements. Acknowledge customer feedback and incorporate your ideas to refine our solutionsWhat type of person are we looking for?Experienced Developer – 8+ years of experience as a Backend Engineer, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, scalable solutionsHands-On Developer – Comfortable coding in multiple languages (Ruby, Go, Node). Experience working with Generative AI technologies (GPT, Copilot, Cursor) is a plusCloud Savvy – Strong hands-on experience with AWS (or equivalent). Expertise in high-scale, distributed cloud architecturesBusiness-Focused – Driven by delivery and impact rather than rigid role definitions. You think beyond just backend development and consider the bigger product and business pictureCollaborative & Team-Oriented – Build strong relationships across disciplines, working closely with product managers, architects, and team leads to ensure impactful executionAdaptable & Resilient – The team frequently shifts priorities based on urgency, requiring a high level of context-switching. You should be comfortable diving deep into complex codebases and working beyond your immediate scopeActive & Engaged – We operate in a fast-changing environment, with active engagement in meetings and SlackAn Amazing Teammate – You enjoy communication, humor, and forming real friendships with teammates, creating a fun and comfortable work environmentIf you’re excited by tackling challenges at scale and shaping the future of media management, we’d love to talk!We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.