# Backend Software Engineer

**Company:** [Outset](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/outset)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Salary:** $160k – $300k/yr
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, Django, SQL, Postgres, AWS, webrtc, AI/ML
**Posted:** 2026-07-27

> Build and optimize backend services, APIs, real-time data processing, and in-house LLM technology for Outset's AI-powered user interview platform. Requires 3+ years backend engineering experience with Python, Django, SQL, and AWS.

## Job Description

## What you will do
- Collaborate closely with the CTO and CEO on strategic technical decisions and product direction.
- Design, develop, and optimize backend services, APIs, and real-time data processing infrastructure.
- Implement and refine our in-house Large Language Model and real-time interview technology.
- Lead projects from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
- Interface directly with users to gather feedback, understand pain points, and continuously improve our core product.

## Requirements
- 3+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade backend systems.
- Strong proficiency with Python and Django, including experience building robust APIs.
- Extensive knowledge of SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
- Experience deploying and managing services on AWS.

## Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with WebRTC, real-time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure.

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