Backend Software Engineer (AI)

TL;DR

Backend Software Engineer (AI): Build scalable backend systems for AI-driven workflows with an accent on designing APIs for complex real-world processes and developing real-time performant systems. Focus on integrating with external data sources, owning full lifecycle from architecture to optimization, and ensuring scalability in distributed environments.

Location: New York City, NY or San Francisco, CA

Company

Early-stage company with a builder-focused engineering team in close collaboration with ML and product teams.

What you will do

• Build scalable backend systems for AI-driven workflows
• Design APIs handling complex, real-world processes
• Develop real-time systems where performance matters
• Integrate with external systems and data sources
• Own the full lifecycle: architecture, build, deploy, optimize

Requirements

• Strong backend experience (Python, Node, or Go)
• Experience with distributed/scalable systems
• Solid API, data, and system design skills
• Ownership mindset — not just ticket-driven
• Interest in AI, automation, or intelligent systems

Culture & Benefits

• Early-stage, high-ownership environment
• Builder-focused engineering team
• Close collaboration with ML and product
• Real-world impact, not internal tooling
• Backend work tied directly to product outcomes
• High visibility, high impact engineering role