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Backend Software Engineer

Builds and optimizes backend services, APIs, and real-time infrastructure including in-house LLMs for AI-powered user interviews. Requires 3+ years experience with Python, Django, Postgres, and AWS.

160k – 300kSan Francisco, CABackend EngineeringHybrid3+ YOE
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About the role

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Benefits

  • Daily collaboration with founders, shaping the core product vision.
  • Exposure to and collaboration with design and research leaders at top global brands.
  • Competitive cash and equity compensation.

Skills

PythonDjangoPostgresAWSSQLWebrtcLLMsAPIsReal-Time Data Processing

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