Back End Developer

We are seeking Backend Engineer with an extensive background building production-grade backend systems and net-new functionality for product-based engineering. Looking for someone that will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with a passion for AI-driven technology and LLM functionality.

$/yr - $/yr

Location: Downtown San Francisco (onsite)

Employees: 20

Position Reporting To: CTO

• Partner with technical and business leadership to shape platform architecture and long-term product strategy.
• Build, maintain, and scale backend services, APIs, and data pipelines that support real-time application workflows.
• Contribute to the development and optimization of AI-enabled features and intelligent automation within the platform.
• Own projects end-to-end from technical design through production rollout, emphasizing performance, reliability, and scalability.
• Engage with internal teams and end-users to gather feedback and continuously improve core product experiences.

What you can bring to the table to impact this role, team, and organization:

• 3-10 years of experience building and supporting production-level backend systems.
• Strong experience with python and Django (or modern web frameworks), including API design and development.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and date modeling (Postgres or comparable)
• Hands-on experience deploying and operating cloud-based services (AWS or similar)
• Exposure to real-time systems, streaming architectures, or AI/ML-powered platforms.

Compensation: $160 - $220K + equity options

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Engineering and Information Technology

• Software Development and Market Research

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