Senior Software Engineer (Backend)

SurveyMonkey is the world’s most popular platform for surveys and forms, built for business—loved by users. We combine powerful capabilities with intuitive design, effectively serving every use case, from customer experience to employee engagement, market research to payment and registration forms. With built-in research expertise and AI-powered technology, it’s like having a team of expert researchers at your fingertips.

Trusted by millions—from startups to Fortune 500 companies—SurveyMonkey helps teams gather insights and information that inspire better decisions, create experiences people love, and drive business growth. Discover how at surveymonkey.com.

What we’re looking for

We are seeking a high-impact Senior Software Engineer (Backend) to join the SurveyMonkey team. This is a role for a builder who cares about code quality and system architecture. You will play a pivotal role in designing and maintaining the backend systems that power our multi-tenant SaaS platforms.As part of the GFB Digital Team, you will own and elevate the high-performance services driving our growth. You’ll ensure our robust systems continue to scale elegantly while staying optimized for peak performance.

What you’ll be working on

• You will own features from architecture planning and implementation to deployment and monitoring, ensuring production-ready code delivery.
• Design and develop scalable backend services and APIs (REST/GraphQL) that balance engineering complexity with timely business delivery.
• Work on modernizing existing systems and optimizing database performance across both Relational (MySQL/PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB) datastores.
• Improve CI/CD pipelines and utilize Observability tools (Open Telemetry) to enhance deployment workflows and troubleshoot production issues effectively.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence by conducting code reviews, writing tests, and collaborating with other engineers to help the team reach its full potential.

We’d love to hear from people with

• 5 to 8 years of professional backend development experience, with a track record of shipping robust code in a SaaS environment.
• Deep proficiency in at least one major Object-Oriented language (PHP/Java/Python) with the ability to adapt to others. Experience with frameworks like Laravel, Django, Flask, or Spring
• Solid experience with SQL (MySQL or PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB), specifically regarding schema design, query optimization, and performance tuning for high-scale data.
• Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) for building scalable, containerized applications.
• Experience in automated testing (PHPUnit, PyTest, JUnit) and debugging, with the ability to troubleshoot complex, large-scale systems.
•  Strong collaboration and mentorship skills. 
• Experience using AI development tools such as Claude Code, Copilot, or Cursor to accelerate development workflows.

SurveyMonkey believes in-person collaboration is valuable for building relationships, fostering community, and enhancing our speed and execution in problem-solving and decision-making. As such, this opportunity is hybrid and requires you to work from the SurveyMonkey office in Bengaluru 3 days per week.

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Why SurveyMonkey? We’re glad you asked

At SurveyMonkey, curiosity powers everything we do. We’re a global company where people from all backgrounds can make an impact, build meaningful connections, and grow their careers. Our teams work in a flexible, hybrid environment with thoughtfully designed offices and programs like the CHOICE Fund to help employees thrive in work and life.

We’ve been trusted by organizations for over 25 years, and we’re just getting started. Our milestones include celebrating a quarter-century of curiosity with 25 acts of giving, opening new hubs in Costa Rica and India, crossing the threshold of 100 billion questions answered, and earning recognition as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces across North America and Asia.

We live our company values—like championing inclusion and making it happen—by embedding them into how we hire, collaborate, and grow. They help shape everything from our culture to our business decisions. Come join us and see where your curiosity can take you.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace

SurveyMonkey is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We celebrate the unique differences of our employees because that is what drives curiosity, innovation, and the success of our business. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Your data 

For more information on how SurveyMonkey (including its subsidiary and affiliated companies) processes your personal data as a job candidate or applicant, please see our Global Applicant and Candidate Data Privacy Notice. Please note that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or summarizing interviews. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment.