Senior Software Engineer, Backend
170k – 230kSan Francisco, CABackend EngineeringRemote7+ YOE
Summary
Build and scale backend services using FastAPI, MongoDB/Postgres, and AWS to power AI-driven clinical documentation workflows. Interface with LLMs, prototype MVPs, improve architecture, and mentor juniors with 7+ years backend experience required.
About the role
What You'll Do
- Ship complex backend services using FastAPI, MongoDB/Postgres
- Build APIs and infrastructure that interface with LLMs and Generative AI models
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate high-quality engineering output
- Prototype MVPs and harden them into scalable, secure, and reliable production systems
- Improve backend architecture, observability, and code quality standards
- Work with Docker and AWS to deploy services into production environments
- Collaborate with senior engineers and mentor junior developers as we scale
You Might Be a Good Fit If You Have
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with deep backend expertise
- Startup experience shipping real features in high-growth environments
- Experience designing distributed systems or data-heavy backend architectures
- Experience working with Generative AI / LLM-powered systems in production or strong desire to
- A product mindset and comfort partnering with cross-functional teams
- Ability to operate in ambiguity and move quickly without sacrificing quality
- High standards for reliability, clarity, and maintainability when real users depend on your code
Skills
FastAPIMongoDBPostgresLLMsGenerative AIDockerAWSPythondistributed systemsAPIs
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