Software Engineer – Backend
San Francisco, California, United States of America
Full Time
1 week ago
$145,000 - $175,000 USD
No Visa Sponsorship
Key skills
AWSCloudDistributed SystemsDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJavaScriptKubernetesNode.jsTypeScriptAIArtificial IntelligenceMLGCPGoogle CloudCI/CD
About this role
Role Overview
- Architect and build scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems
- Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate models into agent-based systems and AI products
- Guide junior engineers through mentorship and technical reviews
- Own architectural decisions in new product features
- Ensure reliability, performance, and security across systems
- Contribute to an engineering culture of speed, quality, and pragmatic innovation
Requirements
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 3
- 5 years of experience building backend systems and distributed infrastructure
- Fluency in TypeScript and Node.js, or a similar modern backend stack
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing and code reviews
- Willing to mentor, lead by example, and influence technical direction without being a pure manager
Tech Stack
- AWS
- Cloud
- Distributed Systems
- Docker
- Google Cloud Platform
- JavaScript
- Kubernetes
- Node.js
- TypeScript
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Equity offerings
- Professional Growth
- Collaborative & Innovative Environment
- Real Ownership