# Software Engineer, Backend

**Company:** [Mirage](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/mirage)
**Location:** New York, NY
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $175k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Backend Systems, APIs, Data Pipelines, Distributed Systems, Concurrency, Generative AI, LLMs, Generative Media Models, Machine Learning, Infrastructure, Storage Systems, Security, Production Scaling
**Posted:** 2026-09-08

> Build and own backend services, APIs, data pipelines, and infrastructure powering an AI-native video platform. The role requires 5+ years of industry experience and strong expertise in distributed systems, production scaling, and generative AI integration.

## Job Description

## 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.

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