Founding Backend Engineer

Alex DeesNew York, NY
100d

About The Position

As a Backend Engineer, you'll design and enhance the core systems powering our AI capabilities. Your role involves developing scalable APIs, efficiently processing large datasets, and building reliable, performant backend infrastructure.

Requirements

  • A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.
  • Expertise in Node.js, Typescript and Python with hands-on experience building scalable backend solutions.
  • Deep familiarity with database systems (PostgreSQL, S3, data lakes etc.) and efficient query design.
  • Proven track record developing robust data pipelines and experience with distributed systems.
  • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.
  • Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.
  • Experience in System Prompt Engineering and LLM Output Evaluation.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement robust backend systems supporting AI-driven analytics.
  • Develop scalable APIs enabling real-time insights and efficient data handling.
  • Optimize data processing pipelines for large-scale structured and unstructured datasets.
  • Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack.
  • Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.
  • Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
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