Watu
A Senior Backend Engineer at Watu designs, builds, and maintains scalable Java-based backend services and APIs for a fintech platform serving millions of customers across Africa and Latin America. The role involves driving architectural decisions, ensuring system reliability in distributed environments, and mentoring peers through code reviews while actively utilizing AI/LLM tooling. Engineers in this position are expected to own domain areas end-to-end, focusing on clean design, performance, and maintainability rather than just implementation.
Watu is a platform that enables eCommerce businesses to embed their store directly inside customer emails. Merchants can launch an in-email shopping experience in as little as 5-7 business days, delivering their store to customers' inboxes every morning. Watu is backed by leading investors and built by experienced engineers.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Watu didn’t post a salary, so this is our estimate from similar listings.
5% above the average for this role