Software Engineer, Core Services
Company: ClickUp
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 26, 2026
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Job Description:
At ClickUp, we’re not just building software. We’re architecting
the future of work! In a world overwhelmed by work sprawl, we saw a
better way. That’s why we created the first truly converged AI
workspace, unifying tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and enterprise
search, all supercharged by context-driven AI, empowering millions
of teams to break free from silos, reclaim their time, and unlock
new levels of productivity. At ClickUp, you’ll have the opportunity
to learn, use, and pioneer AI in ways that shape not only our
product, but the future of work itself. Join us and be part of a
bold, innovative team that’s redefining what’s possible! ClickUp is
looking for a driven software engineer to join our Core Services
team. As a Software Engineer, Core Services at ClickUp, you will
help to design and deliver scalable distributed shared tools &
services used by all other engineering teams. If youre an
accountable, pragmatic, and invested go-getter that thrives when
faced with new challenges and enjoys lots of cross-team
collaborationthis role is meant for you! The Role: • Build upon and
integrate customer feedback both internal and external into our API
tooling and services. • Create new architectural foundations and
mission critical distributed systems while collaborating with other
teams. • Work within an agile scrum-based engineering team
reporting to the Senior Manager of Core Services. • Uphold the
highest levels of customer satisfaction in all things you do. •
Advocate, create, and maintain API governance across engineering
through collaboration, automation and outreach. • Own integrations
within our API Gateway layer and API lifecycles from design to
production. • Identify improvements to the design and
implementation of various new and existing critical shared
services. • Help to grow our infrastructure engineering
organizations shared services relied upon by other engineering
teams to accelerate product development. Qualifications : •
Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field, or
equivalent work experience. • Strong understanding of API
standards, design approaches, and integration patterns. • Strong
understanding of CAP Theorem and distributed systems design
patterns. • Proficient with TypeScript. • Proficient with Golang. •
Excellent communication skills. • Strong sense of ownership and
accountability. • Strong consideration for developer experience in
everything you build. Desirable : • Pragmatic approach to software
design, development & delivery. • Experience working with Kafka and
related event based patterns. • Experience working with and
designing Backend for Frontend (BFF) patterns • Experience working
with modern AI technologies, specifically MCP protocol and
standards
Keywords: ClickUp, National City , Software Engineer, Core Services, IT / Software / Systems , San Diego, California
