Software Engineer, Backend

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and own backend systems end-to-end, including services, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure.
• Solve complex technical challenges involving distributed systems, scaling, concurrency, and performance.
• Integrate and operate large generative AI models in production, including deployment, serving, and scaling systems that combine internal research and external capabilities.
• Instrument, experiment, and iterate in production to improve system and product quality.
• Design and operate core platform infrastructure, including third-party integrations, storage systems, security, and internal APIs.
• Partner with product, design, client, and AI teams to deliver reliable, scalable production systems.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional industry experience.
• Track record of shipping high-impact systems or products in production.
• Exceptional problem-solving fundamentals and ability to learn quickly.
• Strong engineering judgment, practicality, and time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and scope and deliver projects end-to-end.

Nice to Have

• Extensive experience with large language models and generative media models.
• Awareness of developments in generative AI.
• Experience as a startup founder or early engineer.
• Grounded, collaborative approach and willingness to contribute broadly.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $175,000–$300,000 annually.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Commuter benefits.
• Catered lunch multiple days per week.
• Dinner stipend for late work.
• Grubhub subscription.
• Health and wellness perks.
• Multiple team offsites and regular team events.
• Generous paid time off.