Backend Software Engineer

GW228
  • $150,000-$250,000
  • San Francisco, CA
  • Permanent

About the job


Founding Software Engineer (Backend / Platform) - San Francisco (Hybrid) 


A seed-stage, venture-backed startup building an AI-powered platform that helps fast-growing teams retain context, decisions, and knowledge as they scale are looking for a Backend Engineer to join their team.


What will I be doing: 


  • Building and shipping scalable backend and platform systems from the ground up
  • Designing and owning core APIs, data models, and infrastructure
  • Developing and deploying LLM-powered agents that work with large, complex datasets
  • Taking end-to-end ownership of features in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
  • Collaborating closely with the founders to shape technical direction and product decisions


What are we looking for:


  • 3+ years of backend and/or platform engineering experience
  • Strong experience with Python, AWS, SQL databases, and API development
  • Someone who is highly autonomous, learns quickly, and thrives in ambiguity
  • Comfort working in a startup environment with fast iteration cycles and high ownership
  • Bonus points for experience with LLMs, RAG, or agentic frameworks


What’s in it for me: 


  • Salary of between $150,000 and $250,000 dependent on experience and meaningful equity at an early stage
  • Strong benefits package including UberEats credits, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), fitness and wellness memberships etc.


Apply now for immediate consideration!


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