Senior Software Engineer

About Ancestry

Ancestry is the global leader in family history, connecting people with their past through a vast collection of records, a large subscriber base, and a growing DNA network. The company values inclusive and diverse work environments and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

• Utilize AI tools to assist with development tasks
• Create secure, high‑performance RESTful web services in Java that can handle a large volume of traffic
• Understand and improve the existing code base, enhancing future designs
• Improve data connectivity across systems through effective solutions
• Act as an integral member of a scrum team, contributing to planning and daily collaboration
• Write clean, modular, well‑documented code with a focus on performance, scalability, and maintainability
• Produce unit and integration tests, make commits, and submit pull requests following best practices
• Leverage Linux, Bash, and Git to support development workflow
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop scalable, resilient, and maintainable solutions that meet business needs
• Analyze data quality, system issues, and data patterns to drive improvements
• Optimize AWS services for high‑performance computing, data storage, and cost‑effective cloud infrastructure
• Apply experience with vector databases and embedding models as a plus

• 5+ years of software engineering experience with a focus on Java
• Proficiency with cloud technologies, specifically Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Experience with SQL and relational databases (preferably Aurora/MySQL)
• Familiarity with deployment and platform technologies such as Terraform, Kubernetes, EKS, etc.
• Strong knowledge of agile software development practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s or equivalent 4‑year degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent industry experience

Base salary range: $111,690 - $139,590, with eligibility for bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision. Salary may vary by geographic region and experience.

Ancestry is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizenship, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. In addition, Ancestry will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

All job offers are contingent on a background check screen that complies with applicable law.