Senior Golang Engineer

💰 $27k-$52k

Job description

About the Job

Full-Time Contractor Position at Compass (contracted via Slasify, a Singapore-based vendor).

About Compass

Compass is a new way to find a great place to live. We’re making every step of the US real estate process easier - from searching through listings to working with a great agent to find the perfect apartment, Compass Agents have technology that makes the customer experience faster and easier.

Remote Working Culture

Our company fully embraces remote work as the standard for our engineering team and is committed to fostering a strong and supportive remote culture. We believe telecommuting brings many advantages, including saving time on commuting and reducing traffic congestion. This flexibility allows our team members to achieve a healthier work-life balance and spend more quality time with their loved ones. We also encourage everyone to pursue personal interests and new experiences, promoting growth beyond the workplace. Join us to enjoy the benefits of remote work while exploring opportunities for both professional and personal development.

Working Requirements

  1. Location: This is a remote position based in Vietnam. Candidates must be Vietnamese citizens or hold a valid work visa for Vietnam. Applications from other countries will not be considered.
  2. Working Hours: Full-time, averaging 8 hours per day (40 hours per week). While we offer flexibility and autonomy, team members are expected to maintain regular communication and respond promptly to ensure effective collaboration and timely task completion.
  3. Language: Proficiency in English is required for communication with our international teams.
  4. Equipment: A MacBook will be provided for work purposes.

Technical Requirements

  1. Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and communicate solutions effectively.
  2. Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate fluently with team members and stakeholders across regions—especially with the U.S.-based team.
  3. Proficient in Go, with hands-on experience in gRPC and the ability to develop efficient, reliable server-side applications.
  4. Solid database design capabilities, with experience using MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis.
  5. Strong understanding of data structures, programming fundamentals, and software engineering best practices, including clean and maintainable code.
  6. Familiar with containerization and cloud infrastructure tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS S3, and AWS RDS.
  7. Proficient in using Git, with a solid grasp of Git workflows and best practices—especially in managing GitHub pull requests.

Bonus Experience

  1. Remote Work: Prior experience working in a remote environment is preferred.
  2. Time Zone Overlap: Availability to work during U.S. Eastern Time hours (9:00 PM – 5:00 AM Vietnam Time), or with at least a 5-hour overlap between 9:00 PM and 2:00 AM Vietnam Time, to enable effective collaboration with U.S.-based teams.

Salary and Benefits

  1. Employment Structure: The employment contract will be managed through a Singapore-based HR firm. Compensation follows an hourly wage model, with full-time engagement expected by default (8 hours per day, 40 hours per week).
  2. Compensation: The hourly rate ranges from USD $13 to $25, based on the candidate’s skills and experience.
  3. Paid Leave: We offer 12 to 20 days of paid leave annually, provided in the form of bonus hours.
  4. Work Equipment: A MacBook will be provided to support your work needs.

Recruitment Process

  1. Recommendation and Screening: Upon receiving a recommendation from our talent pool, and if you meet our basic requirements, you will be invited to complete a written technical task.
  2. Technical Task: You’ll have 7 days to complete and submit the task via a GitHub pull request. We encourage you to demonstrate your best practices in task decomposition, code quality, testing, documentation, commit history, and communication. This is a key step in our evaluation process.
  3. Code Review: Our team will conduct a detailed internal review of your submission and assess its alignment with our engineering standards.
  4. Interview Invitation: If your submission meets expectations, we will invite you to a remote video interview conducted in English. The interview will cover your technical expertise, general competencies, and salary expectations.
  5. Offer and Onboarding: If you perform well and accept the offer, we will proceed with contract signing before your official start date.

FAQ

Q: How will I be paid if the hourly rate is in USD?

A: Your payments will be processed through a Singapore-based resourcing company, which provides a platform to convert your USD earnings into Vietnamese dong (VND) when you choose to withdraw. Please note that the actual amount received in VND will depend on the real-time exchange rate at the time of conversion.

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