Software Engineer III (Backend)

Our Mission:

6sense's mission is to multiply what matters: growth, retention, and efficiency.  We envision a future where companies, teams and people reach their full potential.

Our People:

People are the heart and soul of 6sense. We serve with passion and purpose. We live by our Being 6sense values of Win as One Team, Stay Curious, Do The Right Thing, Own the Outcome, and Create Belonging.  Every 6sensor plays a part in defining the future of our industry-leading technology.  6sense is a place where difference-makers roll up their sleeves, take risks, act with integrity, and measure success by the value we create for our customers.  We want 6sense to be the best chapter of your career. 

About the Role:

As a Software Engineer III, you will play a critical role in designing and building scalable backend systems that power 6sense’s next-generation AI-driven platform. You will work closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams to build high-performance services, contribute to architectural decisions, and solve complex technical challenges. You will be responsible for developing robust backend applications, designing scalable APIs, and contributing to distributed systems that support enterprise-scale customers.

What will you own:

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs.
• Build robust, reliable, and production-grade applications.
• Contribute to the architecture and development of services, frameworks, and distributed systems.
• Drive technical solutions and participate in system design discussions.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Identify opportunities for improving system performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.

What were looking for:

• 3+ years of software engineering experience with a strong backend development focus.
• Strong programming experience in Java & Spring Boot.
• Experience building scalable APIs and backend systems.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to design scalable technical solutions.
• Experience contributing to system design and architectural decisions.

Good-to-Have Skills:

• Exposure to Python and React.
• Experience working in high-growth SaaS environments.
• Experience with data platforms, event-based systems, or large-scale data processing environments.
• Familiarity with building AI/ML-enabled products or platforms.

Our Benefits: 

Full-time employees can take advantage of health coverage, paid parental leave, generous paid time-off and holidays, quarterly self-care days off, and stock options. We’ll make sure you have the equipment and support you need to work and connect with your teams, at home or in one of our offices. 

We have a growth mindset culture that is represented in all that we do, from onboarding through to numerous learning and development initiatives including access to our LinkedIn Learning platform. Employee well-being is also top of mind for us. We host quarterly wellness education sessions to encourage self care and personal growth. From wellness days to ERG-hosted events, we celebrate and energize all 6sense employees and their backgrounds. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: 

6sense is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to jobs@6sense.com. 

We are aware of recruiting impersonation attempts that are not affiliated with 6sense in any way. All email communications from 6sense will originate from the @6sense.com domain. We will not initially contact you via text message and will never request payments. If you are uncertain whether you have been contacted by an official 6sense employee, reach out to jobs@6sense.com