Software Engineer (Golang backend)

Verneek•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Verneek is seeking a stellar and highly ambitious Software Engineer specializing in Go as a core employee to help build robust backend systems supporting the Verneek AI platform. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex AI research problems grounded on a proprietary AI platform, providing a more rewarding and influential experience than simply beating AI benchmarks. Every day will involve solving unique, highly complex, and socially impactful problems in a fast-paced, early-stage startup environment with no legacy obstacles, ensuring that every contribution makes a significant impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
3+ years of professional experience in developing backend systems using Go
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
Ability to work in an agile environment with rapid iteration cycles
Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and integration strategies
Troubleshoot and optimize existing backend systems for performance and reliability
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on testing
Ensure system security, data protection, and adherence to compliance standards
Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing