Software Engineer (backend-focus)

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  • San Francisco, California
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Software Engineer (backend-focus)

    • Title of Role: Software Engineer (backend-focus)
    • Location: San Francisco, hybrid
    • Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — AI, Fintech, Software Development
    • Office Type: Hybrid
    • Salary: $130K–$220K

    Company Description

    We're representing a dynamic venture-backed company at the forefront of AI and fintech innovation. This company is dedicated to building cutting-edge software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive customer success. They foster a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive and make a significant impact on the product and its users.

    What You Will Do

    • Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power essential product functionality.
    • Collaborate with forward-deployed engineers to deliver technical solutions directly to customers, translating complex requirements into reliable software.
    • Support solutions and integrations work, diagnosing and resolving technical challenges across the stack.
    • Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code that meets high performance and maintainability standards.
    • Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to enhance the overall engineering process.
    • Contribute to improving internal tooling and engineering best practices to streamline workflows.

    Ideal Candidate Background

    • 2–5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
    • Proven experience designing and building server-side systems, RESTful or GraphQL APIs, and scalable data services.
    • Comfort working across the backend stack, including databases, data modeling, and service architecture.
    • Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, particularly in production or customer-facing environments.
    • Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment.

    Preferred

    • Experience in roles that require direct collaboration with customers or solutions teams.
    • Demonstrated ability to own features from concept to production, with a focus on business impact.
    • Interest in AI technologies and their application in real-world scenarios.

    Compensation and Benefits

    Base salary ranges from $130,000 to $220,000, commensurate with experience and role scope. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and flexibility.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSan Francisco, California

    Skills

    • Application Programming Interface (API)unmatched
    • Architectural Servicesunmatched
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
    • Best Practicesunmatched
    • Code Reviewsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Data Modelingunmatched
    • Database Designunmatched
    • Debugging Skillsunmatched
    • Engineeringunmatched
    • Fundingunmatched
    • GraphQLunmatched
    • Identify Issuesunmatched
    • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
    • Machine Toolunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • REST (Representational State Transfer)unmatched
    • Software Developmentunmatched
    • Software Engineeringunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Deliveryunmatched
    • User Interface/Experience (UI/UX)unmatched

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