# Backend Software Engineer
**Company:** [Outset](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/outset)
**Location:** San Francisco, CA
**Salary:** $160K-$300K
**Experience:** 3+ years
**Skills:** Python, Django, Postgres, AWS, SQL, Webrtc, LLMs, APIs, Real-Time Data Processing
**Posted:** 2025-10-27
> 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.
## Job Description
## 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.
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