OCaml Developer

About the Position

Ahrefs is looking for a backend developer with a deep understanding of networks, distributed systems, OS fundamentals, and a 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 the 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

Requirements

• Proficiency in OCaml
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus but not essential

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

About the Company

Ahrefs 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!