Sr Backend Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage ... Working directly with our CTO and founding team, you'll play a crucial role in product development ...
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Sr Backend Engineer
Boston, MA · On-site
Senior Back-End Engineer Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person About us We are a Seed Stage ... Working directly with our CTO and founding team, you'll play a crucial role in product development ...
Senior Backend Engineer
$170K - $250K/yr
Senior Backend Engineer -- San Francisco San Francisco, CA, United States · Full-time · On-site ... This role sits close to the founding team and works directly with risk and data science on some of ...
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Senior Backend Engineer
$170K - $250K/yr
Senior Backend Engineer -- San Francisco San Francisco, CA, United States · Full-time · On-site ... This role sits close to the founding team and works directly with risk and data science on some of ...
Senior Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$300K - $450K/yr
... founding team on the scalability and reliability decisions that define the next phase of the ... Roughly 5-8 years of backend or full-stack engineering experience, ideally built at venture-backed ...
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Senior Backend Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$300K - $450K/yr
... founding team on the scalability and reliability decisions that define the next phase of the ... Roughly 5-8 years of backend or full-stack engineering experience, ideally built at venture-backed ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Work closely with the founding team and early customers to build a world-class AI-powered product ... Architect, develop, and maintain backend processes, including server-side logic, databases, and ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Palo Alto, CA · On-site
Work closely with the founding team and early customers to build a world-class AI-powered product ... Architect, develop, and maintain backend processes, including server-side logic, databases, and ...
Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$85K - $240K/yr
Preference for founders, founding engineers, or extensive startup experience * Independent problem solver who collaborates well cross-functionally Technical Expertise * 6+ years backend engineering ...
Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$85K - $240K/yr
Preference for founders, founding engineers, or extensive startup experience * Independent problem solver who collaborates well cross-functionally Technical Expertise * 6+ years backend engineering ...
The Role We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services ... High ownership and direct access to the founding team; your work ships fast and matters * Award ...
The Role We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services ... High ownership and direct access to the founding team; your work ships fast and matters * Award ...
Senior Backend Engineer
Dallas, TX · Remote
The Role We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services ... High ownership and direct access to the founding team; your work ships fast and matters * Award ...
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Senior Backend Engineer
Dallas, TX · Remote
The Role We are hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale the core services ... High ownership and direct access to the founding team; your work ships fast and matters * Award ...
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San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer (SF)
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$200K - $240K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer -- AI Healthcare The Opportunity Our client is building an AI-powered ... Founders, founding engineers, and engineers who have built systems during Seed through Series B ...
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Senior Backend Engineer -- AI Healthcare The Opportunity Our client is building an AI-powered ... Founders, founding engineers, and engineers who have built systems during Seed through Series B ...
Our partner is looking for a Founding AI Platform Engineer (MLOps / Backend) based in Netherlands. This is a foundational engineering opportunity for someone who wants to shape the systems that turn ...
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Senior Backend Engineer -- AI Healthcare The Opportunity Our client is building an AI-powered ... Founders, founding engineers, and engineers who have built systems during Seed through Series B ...
Senior Backend Engineer -- AI Healthcare The Opportunity Our client is building an AI-powered ... Founders, founding engineers, and engineers who have built systems during Seed through Series B ...
As part of the founding engineering team you will have a significant impact on our technology ... distributed backend systems * Experience with Java, JVM * Comfortable working in a fast paced ...
As part of the founding engineering team you will have a significant impact on our technology ... distributed backend systems * Experience with Java, JVM * Comfortable working in a fast paced ...
As part of the founding engineering team you will have a significant impact on our technology ... distributed backend systems * Experience with Java, JVM * Comfortable working in a fast paced ...
As part of the founding engineering team you will have a significant impact on our technology ... distributed backend systems * Experience with Java, JVM * Comfortable working in a fast paced ...
Backend Engineer
$120K - $180K/yr
The Backend Software Engineer is a crucial contributor to Oneleet's success, providing technical ... the founding team and cross-functional departments. You'll be instrumental in building and ...
Backend Engineer
$120K - $180K/yr
The Backend Software Engineer is a crucial contributor to Oneleet's success, providing technical ... the founding team and cross-functional departments. You'll be instrumental in building and ...
Backend Engineer
$90K - $120K/yr
The Backend Software Engineer is a crucial contributor to Oneleet's success, providing technical ... the founding team and cross-functional departments. You'll be instrumental in building and ...
Backend Engineer
$90K - $120K/yr
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Founding Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$152K/yr
Responsibilities : • Architect and build scalable APIs, backend services, and web application ... a founder, founding engineer, or a 0-1 pre-seed startup is a big plus • Comfortable with ...
Founding Engineer
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$152K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer, Docs
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
We're growing fast, since our founding in 2019, we've grown to 7 million users across 600,000 ... About the Role We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Docs Engineering Team ...
Senior Backend Engineer, Docs
San Francisco, CA · On-site
$170K - $230K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
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Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
Clarion was founded by a Stanford/Harvard-trained physician (founding team at Two Chairs and ... Backend systems and architecture with the CTO and a senior engineer. * Onsite Team Day (Half Day ...
Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
Clarion was founded by a Stanford/Harvard-trained physician (founding team at Two Chairs and ... Backend systems and architecture with the CTO and a senior engineer. * Onsite Team Day (Half Day ...
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Senior Backend Engineer
New York, NY · On-site
$150K - $225K/yr
Clarion was founded by a Stanford/Harvard-trained physician (founding team at Two Chairs and ... Backend systems and architecture with the CTO and a senior engineer. * Onsite Team Day (Half Day ...
Lead Backend Engineer
Miami, FL · Remote
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Lead Backend Engineer
Miami, FL · Remote
With deep backing from top VCs and a founding team of fintech and blockchain veterans, we're ... years in backend engineering, ideally with a focus on financial systems or high-throughput ...
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Job description
Role: Senior Back-End Engineer
Location: Cambridge, MA | In-Person
About us
We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock the next industrial revolution. Backed by top-tier investors, our founders have a track record of success, holding dozens of Generative AI patents and leading previous startups to success.
We are a Seed Stage Generative AI startup based in Cambridge, MA. Our mission is to automate custom software creation and unlock the next industrial revolution. Backed by top-tier investors, our founders have a track record of success, holding dozens of Generative AI patents and leading previous startups to success.
About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer to take ownership of various parts of our tech stack. Working directly with our CTO and founding team, you’ll play a crucial role in product development, technical decision-making, and shaping the company’s culture.
We are solving challenging engineering problems at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software development. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to build from the ground up.
We are seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer to take ownership of various parts of our tech stack. Working directly with our CTO and founding team, you’ll play a crucial role in product development, technical decision-making, and shaping the company’s culture.
We are solving challenging engineering problems at the intersection of AI, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise software development. This role is ideal for someone who is curious, driven, and eager to build from the ground up.
What Success Looks Like
You write, review, and deploy high-quality, production-ready code.
You use Generative AI tools to enhance software development and increase efficiency.
You make technical architecture decisions that balance speed, quality, and safety.
You write, review, and deploy high-quality, production-ready code.
You use Generative AI tools to enhance software development and increase efficiency.
You make technical architecture decisions that balance speed, quality, and safety.
You take ownership of your work, ensuring reliability and scalability.
You thrive in an in-person, fast-paced startup environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
You can learn quickly, even when working with technologies outside your comfort zone.
You contribute to our engineering culture, setting the foundation for best practices and long-term success.
You thrive in an in-person, fast-paced startup environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
You can learn quickly, even when working with technologies outside your comfort zone.
You contribute to our engineering culture, setting the foundation for best practices and long-term success.
Areas of Ownership
As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you’ll be expected to demonstrate generalist capabilities with deep expertise in Back-End Technologies.
As a Senior Back-End Engineer, you’ll be expected to demonstrate generalist capabilities with deep expertise in Back-End Technologies.
Required Skills & Experience
Expertise in Python, Terraform, and GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
Expertise in Python, Terraform, and GCP (Google Cloud Platform)
Experience with at least some of the following:
Backend Frameworks & Technologies: Node.js, NuxtJS, Express.js, Python
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, VercelProgramming
Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go
APIs & RPCs: REST, gRPC, GraphQL
Databases: SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab
Version Control: Git, Perforce
Microservices Architecture
Backend Frameworks & Technologies: Node.js, NuxtJS, Express.js, Python
Cloud Platforms: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure, VercelProgramming
Languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go
APIs & RPCs: REST, gRPC, GraphQL
Databases: SQL, NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Firebase
CI/CD Tools: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab
Version Control: Git, Perforce
Microservices Architecture
Ways to Stand Out
Experience with AI Platforms: OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Vertex AI, Bedrock, SageMaker
Enterprise-Scale Development: Building applications with >99% SLAs
Extensive Experience in Python, Terraform, and GCP
Experience with AI Platforms: OpenAI, Anthropic, Hugging Face, Vertex AI, Bedrock, SageMaker
Enterprise-Scale Development: Building applications with >99% SLAs
Extensive Experience in Python, Terraform, and GCP
Our Culture
We operate with a low-ego, high-output mindset. Our team moves fast, prioritizing action over perfection. We believe in work-life balance, making time for personal well-being while maintaining a high-performance environment.
We prioritize speed on all two-way door decisions.
We encourage curiosity, autonomy, and problem-solving.
We value collaboration but also expect team members to own their work.
We believe in being everyday athletes—optimizing mental and physical health for peak performance.
We leave the office in time for dinner with our families most nights.
We operate with a low-ego, high-output mindset. Our team moves fast, prioritizing action over perfection. We believe in work-life balance, making time for personal well-being while maintaining a high-performance environment.
We prioritize speed on all two-way door decisions.
We encourage curiosity, autonomy, and problem-solving.
We value collaboration but also expect team members to own their work.
We believe in being everyday athletes—optimizing mental and physical health for peak performance.
We leave the office in time for dinner with our families most nights.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
Startups are demanding, ever-changing, and require high levels of autonomy. If that excites you rather than intimidates you, we’d love to hear from you!
Startups are demanding, ever-changing, and require high levels of autonomy. If that excites you rather than intimidates you, we’d love to hear from you!