Backend Engineer, New Grad

Applovin · Palo Alto, CA · Engineering

Posted 2026-07-21

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A Day in the LifeAs a member of our backend software engineering team, you’ll solve technical challenges, including upgrading and implementing state-of-the-art software infrastructure. The team builds a high-performance, high availability, globally distributed ecosystem platform of services that in turn provide the foundation for rapid development of novel new systems that integrate into that ecosystem and improve it

Our backend systems handle billions of requests per day, and work on our mediation platform responsible for our header bidding solution, creating high-availability low-latency systems that are distributed across multiple data centers.

The Impact You’ll MakeDesign, develop, and maintain large-scale distributed systems

Collaborate with various engineering teams to meet a wide range of technological challenges

Work closely with our product team to contribute and influence the roadmap of our products and technologies

Influence and inspire team members

Who You AreHave 0-2+ years of experience and a minimum of a BS and/or MS in Computer Science

Have excellent knowledge of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and coding

Professional experience with C++ and/or Java is a plus

Experience independently creating and maintaining projects

AppLovin provides a competitive total compensation package with a pay for performance rewards approach. Total compensation at AppLovin is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Depending on the position offered, equity, and other forms of incentive compensation (as applicable) may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to dental, vision, and other benefits.

Other Types of Pay: Equity eligible

Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability

Retirement Benefits: 401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off: Unlimited Discretionary Time Off

Paid Holidays: 10 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave: 80 hours per year

Method of Application: Apply online

Application Window: The application window is expected to close within 30 days of the posting date.

All questions or concerns about this posting should be directed to peopleops@applovin.com.

CA Base Pay Range

$124,000—$186,000 USD

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