OCaml Developer
About this role
Ahrefs is looking for a backend developer with deep understanding of networks, distributed systems, OS fundamentals and taste for simple and efficient architectural designs. Our backend is mostly implemented in OCaml with some C++. This role is based out of one of our offices — Palo Alto, Cambridge (MA), Singapore or Tokyo. You can be based in whichever of these you have the legal right to work in, but this is an on-site role: we're looking for someone who'll be in the office with the team. In this role, be prepared to deal with 25 petabytes of live data, OCaml and Linux on a daily basis. Ahrefs OCaml Basic Requirements: Proficiency in OCaml Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential The ideal candidate is expected to: Independently deal with bugs, schedule tasks and investigate code Make well-reasoned technical choices and take responsibility for them Understand the whole technology stack at all levels: from network and user-space code to OS internals and hardware Handle full development cycle of a single component i.e. formalize task, write code and tests, setup and support production, resolve user requests Approach problems with a practical mindset and suppress perfectionism when time is a priority Write flexible, maintainable code and adapt to post-launch requirements/tweaks These requirements stem naturally from our approach to development with fast feedback cycle, highly-focused personal areas of responsibility and strong tendency to vertical component splitting. If your preference is leaning towards making the web functional and working on user-facing stuff, you may want to consider our ReasonML position instead. What You Get We offer: Competitive compensation package Informal and thriving work atmosphere Above-average perks and fringe benefits First-class workplace (hardware, software, etc) in the modern office Location: Palo Alto, Cambridge (MA), Singapore or Tokyo — on-siteAhrefs does not engage with agencies or third party recruitment solutions for the roles we hire for. If at any point we need help, we'll let you know!
What this role is, and what else it is called
Employers in Cambridge advertise this kind of work as Software Engineer, Software Engineering, Web Developer and Senior Software Engineer too, so it is worth searching more than one wording. It is a mid-level Software Engineering role in Cambridge, advertised as on-site.
About hiring at Ahrefs
Ahrefs has 1 other live technology role on its careers page, across Software Engineering and UX, UI & Digital Design. See all Ahrefs roles, salaries and stack.
How this role compares to the market
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