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Python Backend Engineer Developer Jobs in New York, NY

Fuku

Founding Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Requirements* - Minimum of 3+ years of backend engineering experience. - Strong proficiency in Python and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). - Hands-on experience building data pipelines and microservices ...

The Greene Group

Senior Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Senior Backend Engineer Our client is a late stage SaaS company in NYC that is experiencing ... Experience building modern REST APIs using Java, Python, Go, or a similar language. * A methodical ...

Oxbridge Health

Senior Backend Engineer

Norwalk, CT · On-site

Role Description The Senior Backend Engineer will lead the design and implementation of high-scale, serverless backend services using AWS, Python, Relational and NoSQL database, and modern ...

Fuku

Founding Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Founding Backend Engineer Company Overview Client is a fast-growing social shopping platform co ... S trong proficiency in Python and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP). * H ands-on experience building data ...

AI Talent Now

Senior Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

New York, United States | Posted on 06/08/2026 We are looking for a Senior Backend Engineer with 5+ ... Technical Stack: Strong experience building and maintaining large-scale Python codebases and ...

Social Leverage LLC

Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

... Node, Python as the main components of the backend PostgreSQL as our data store, with Redis for ... Software Engineering Company Size: 11-50 employees Skills: API Design, Data Processing, GraphQL ...

Doctronic Inc

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$85K - $240K/yr

Senior Backend Engineer Doctronic | New York City ONSITE (Hybrid) | Reports to CEO The Mission Let ... Scalable APIs using Python, FastAPI, AWS handling millions of monthly requests * RESTful API ...

Frec Markets, Inc

Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$200K - $300K/yr

As a software engineer at Frec, you'll create products that enable us to level the financial ... TypeScript/Node, Python as the main components of the backend * PostgreSQL as our data store, with ...

Junior

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

Role Description As a Backend Engineer , you'll help build and scale the systems that power our AI ... Are strong in Python and TypeScript * Have worked with PostgreSQL and care about data modelling ...

Nametag

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site

$120K - $190K/yr

Build internal tools and dashboards that improve operational visibility and developer workflows ... Strong experience with backend languages such as Node.js, Go, Python, Java, or similar.

Veris AI

Senior Backend Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

Responsibilities : • Design and code backend services in Python /FastAPI and data-store ... cloud and DevOps tasks: IaC, container builds, monitoring, and cost tuning. • Collaborate with ...

SW5 Consulting

Senior Backend Engineer

New York, NY

$150K - $250K/yr

Senior Backend Engineer We are building the AI agent platform that automates financial analysis ... Deep experience with Python or similar, plus cloud infrastructure, databases, and observability in ...

Pyramid Consulting, Inc.

Python Developer

Jersey City, NJ · On-site

$65 - $67/hr

Immediate need for a talented Python Developer , skilled in Python Backend and Quartz Platform . This is a 06 Months Contract opportunity with long-term potential and is located in Washington Blvd ...

Astra

Staff Backend Engineer

New York, NY · On-site +1

$210K - $260K/yr

The Role We're looking for a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer to architect and build complex financial ... Python (we use Python 3), strong understanding of web frameworks and APIs * Database Design:

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What is the difference between Python Backend Engineer Developer vs Python Web Developer?

AspectPython Backend Engineer DeveloperPython Web Developer
Required SkillsProficiency in Python, frameworks like Django/Flask, database management, API developmentPython, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, front-end integration, web design
Work EnvironmentBackend systems, server-side logic, database management, API developmentFull-stack or front-end focused, web interface design, client-side scripting
Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterprise backend servicesWeb development agencies, startups, e-commerce sites

Python Backend Engineer Developers focus on server-side logic, database integration, and API creation, while Python Web Developers often handle both front-end and back-end web development tasks. Both roles require Python skills but differ in their focus areas within web projects.

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Founding Backend Engineer

New York, NY • On-site

Fuku
Food Services and Drinking Places • 51 - 200 employees
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$160K - $200K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

*Founding Backend Engineer*
*Company Overview*
Client is a fast-growing social shopping platform co-founded by Phoebe Gates and Sophia Kianni. The platform currently serves over 350,000 users and boasts a 90% retention rate. Phia combines community, personalization, and AI-driven recommendations to revolutionize online shopping. Backed by early investors, Phia offers the opportunity to join a small, mission-driven founding team and help shape the future of social commerce.
*Key Job Information*
- Location: San Francisco or New York City (must relocate to NYC within a few months)
- Work Type: In-person, full-time
- Experience Required: 3+ years
- Salary Range: $160,000 - $200,000 per year
- Visa Sponsorship: H-1B, O-1, OPT
*Role Summary*
As the Founding Backend Engineer, you will own and scale Client's data infrastructure, which powers search, personalization, and recommendations. You will work closely with the CTO and ML engineers to design robust pipelines, architect backend systems, and establish best practices for backend engineering. This is a founding-level opportunity with significant product and technical ownership.
*Responsibilities*
- Architect and implement backend systems for Client's recommendation engine and shopping experience.
- Design and maintain data pipelines for ingesting and processing large-scale datasets from multiple sources.
- Build reusable APIs and microservices for core product features.
- Integrate machine learning models into production in collaboration with the ML team.
- Ensure system reliability, scalability, and maintainability across the backend stack.
- Define and enforce backend engineering standards and technical best practices.
*Requirements*
- Minimum of 3+ years of backend engineering experience.
- Strong proficiency in Python and cloud platforms (AWS/GCP).
- Hands-on experience building data pipelines and microservices architectures.
- Familiarity with Airflow, gRPC, GraphQL.
- Deep understanding of search and vector database technologies, including:
- HNSW (Hierarchical Navigable Small World)
- OpenSearch / Elasticsearch
- Approximate Nearest Neighbor (ANN) frameworks
- Excellent system design and problem-solving skills.
- Must be willing to work in-person in New York City (relocation support provided).
*Benefits & Perks*
- Competitive salary plus founding equity package.
- Comprehensive health, vision, and life insurance.
- 401(k) with company matching.
- Free daily lunches, snacks, and late-night Ubers.
- Opportunity to work directly with founders and early team members, shaping product and technical direction.
*Interview Process*
1. Intro Chat with Head of Recruiting
2. Technical Interview / Intro Chat
3. Coding Interview
4. CTO Interview
5. Onsite Interview (technical + cultural)
6. Offer Extended
7. Hired
*Green Flags (Preferred Qualifications)*
- Experience at large tech companies (Meta, Google, Pinterest, etc.) and scrappy startups.
- Familiarity with Ray, Dask, and Kubernetes.
- Background in machine learning or handling large datasets.
- Proven ability to establish technical best practices and standards.
- Passion for building reliable, high-performance systems that drive business impact.
*Red Flags (Disqualifiers)*
- Only worked at large tech companies (Meta, Google, etc.) with no startup experience.
- Frequent job hopping (tenures less than 6 months).
- Primarily management or non-hands-on engineering roles.
- Unwilling to relocate to New York City within a reasonable timeframe.
*Ideal Companies*
Apple, Meta, Amazon, Pinterest, Google, Robinhood, Ramp, Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, Spotify
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Industry

Food services and drinking places

Company size

51 - 200 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

2015

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