Backend Engineer
Build and optimize scalable backend infrastructure, services, and integrations for AI-powered subscription retention products. The role requires at least one year of backend experience, server-side programming, database-driven application design, and production systems experience.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Design scalable architectures supporting new product features and business requirements.
- Develop, deploy, and optimize backend services for performance, reliability, and maintainability.
- Integrate third-party platforms, APIs, and emerging AI technologies.
- Improve engineering standards and development processes.
- Identify and resolve complex technical challenges to maintain stable and secure operations.
Requirements
- 1+ years of professional backend development experience.
- Experience delivering reliable, scalable systems.
- Advanced proficiency in server-side programming.
- Experience designing database-driven applications.
- Strong understanding of API development, systems integration, and software engineering best practices.
- Experience building and maintaining production environments that serve real users.
- Independent, proactive approach to problem-solving and project execution.
- Based in San Francisco or able to work there full-time.
Compensation & Benefits
- $120,000–$180,000 annual salary.
- Flexible healthcare spending benefits.
- Lunch, coffee, and snacks.
- Paid time off.
- Company events.
- Ownership and autonomy in the work.
Skills
Backend Development, Server-Side Programming, Database Design, API Development, Systems Integration, Scalable Systems, Ai Technologies, Production Systems
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