Senior Software Engineer with Backend and Infrastructure Focus

Join Kira Learning as a Senior Software Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of educational technology. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge AI technologies to make high-quality teaching and learning accessible to all.In this role, you will take ownership of essential backend systems and infrastructure that drive key product workflows. This position is perfect for engineers who thrive on developing reliable and scalable services while enhancing infrastructure and developer tools. Although the primary focus is on backend development, the ideal candidate should also be comfortable working across the stack, collaborating closely with product teams to deliver comprehensive features.Kira is a rapidly growing startup, supported by top-tier Venture Capital firms, including New Enterprise Associates (NEA) and Andrew Ng’s AI Fund.This is a full-time position that requires flexibility with work hours and availability outside of standard business hours. We have offices located in San Francisco, CA, and New York City, NY, and we expect employees to work in-person at one of these locations four days a week.

About the RoleJoin our pioneering team at vooma as a Backend & Infrastructure Software Engineer, where you will play a critical role in shaping the technical infrastructure of a transformative company.If you are passionate about creating not only resilient systems but also the foundational architecture of a groundbreaking enterprise from the outset, this position is ideal for you.We are looking for someone who excels at crafting infrastructure that is elegant, dependable, and secure, even under high-demand scenarios. You thrive on the challenge of scaling systems that enable intelligent agents and take pride in establishing reliable foundations that others can rely on.Your Key Responsibilities Include:Design and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure tailored for AI-powered agents in production environments.Deploy and optimize AI-driven services to meet high availability and performance standards.Manage infrastructure as code, alongside cloud environments and CI/CD pipelines.Implement monitoring, observability, and alerting systems to ensure the reliability of our infrastructure.Contribute to infrastructure security and adhere to best practices.You Should Have:Experience in deploying and productionizing machine learning or AI-centric workloads.Proficiency in developing secure, scalable infrastructures on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.In-depth knowledge of backend systems, networking, and container orchestration technologies (e.g., Kubernetes).Understanding of infrastructure security principles and compliance standards (e.g., SOC2).A proactive and hands-on mindset, with a strong drive to solve challenges from start to finish.

Biotechnology is transforming our world, influencing everything from the medicines we consume to the crops we cultivate and the materials we utilize daily. To keep pace with the rapid advancements in science, we require cutting-edge technology.At Benchling, our mission is to harness the potential of biotechnology. The most pioneering biotech firms rely on Benchling’s R&D Cloud to facilitate the creation of innovative products and accelerate their journey to milestones and market readiness.Join us in bringing state-of-the-art software solutions to the forefront of modern science.ROLE OVERVIEWWe are seeking a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our Infrastructure Engineering team, where you will build and maintain the foundational platform that powers our product offerings. This role spans various infrastructure disciplines, including cloud infrastructure on AWS, services based on Kubernetes, and the operational tools necessary to ensure system reliability. Collaboration is key as you will work closely with product engineering teams to better understand their requirements and enhance the developer experience throughout Benchling.We are looking for a motivated early-career engineer with strong foundational skills and a desire to grow. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about learning, eager to contribute across diverse areas, and ready to take on increasing responsibilities. Given our operation in a regulated environment, your work will focus on building reliable, secure, and auditable systems.RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, sustain, and enhance core infrastructure and platform services utilized by our product engineering teams.Collaborate with product teams to establish requirements, design efficient pathways, and minimize deployment and operational challenges.Contribute to our Kubernetes-based platform, including service configuration, traffic management, and platform tooling.Design and manage AWS infrastructure and automation, emphasizing scalability, cost efficiency, and resilience.Enhance observability and operational readiness through metrics, logging, tracing, dashboards, and alert systems.Engage in an on-call rotation, manage incident responses, and drive process improvements to avert future occurrences.Produce clear technical documentation and engage in design discussions and reviews; focus on incremental system improvements for maintainability and reliability.

Location: San Francisco, CAType: Full-time, on-siteOverview: As the demand for AI agents surges, we are on a rapid hiring spree to meet this challenge. At AgentMail, we are innovating in a space where the solutions are still being discovered; we focus on creating systems that empower agents as essential components of the internet. If you thrive in building products from the ground up, we want to hear from you.AgentMail is developing an API that provides dedicated inboxes for AI agents, serving as their primary identity and communication hub. This isn't just AI-enhanced email; it's email tailored for AI.We are searching for a foundational engineer with robust backend and infrastructure skills to create the essential tools that agents will utilize for communication, authentication, and real-world operations. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with systems: APIs, distributed architecture, reliability, and developer tools.Why Join Us?Exceptional Team: Our team comprises industry experts with backgrounds in quantitative analysis, software engineering, and private equity, featuring talent from companies like Optiver, NVIDIA, Amazon, Modern Treasury, and KKR.Rapid Growth: Our user base has doubled every two weeks since January, and we anticipate this growth to continue. With agents soon surpassing human numbers, we expect significant market changes.Unique Position: We are the exclusive identity provider for AI agents, similar to how Gmail serves human users.Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a team of 4-6 engineers.Design user-friendly APIs and abstractions for humans and AI agents alike.Develop high-performance, low-latency systems with AI agents as the end-users.Engage directly with our core infrastructure, managing the processing of hundreds of thousands of emails daily.Innovate at the intersection of advanced AI capabilities and traditional email systems.Oversee projects from inception through to production deployment.Produce clean, maintainable code along with comprehensive technical documentation.Actively gather and respond to customer feedback to drive improvements and refinements.

About SesameAt Sesame, we envision a world where computers can interact with us in authentic, lifelike ways—seeing, hearing, and collaborating as humans do. Our mission is to create an innovative computer interface that seamlessly integrates voice agents into everyday life. Our diverse team comprises founders from Oculus and Ubiquity6 and seasoned professionals from Meta, Google, and Apple, each bringing extensive expertise in hardware and software. Join us in pioneering a future where technology feels alive.About the RoleAs a Backend Infrastructure Engineer at Sesame, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the foundational aspects of our technology stack. This position focuses on developing high-impact infrastructure, services, and tools that are broad-reaching rather than narrowly defined. You will tackle scalability and architectural challenges across various domains, including agentic workflows, speech recognition and synthesis, IoT, large-scale training, and efficient low-latency inference. If you're driven by the challenge of creating an ultra-efficient, scalable, and reliable engineering ecosystem through a blend of tooling, services, libraries, and infrastructure, this is the perfect opportunity for you.Responsibilities:Design and develop foundational infrastructure to support serving, training, and applications at Sesame.Enhance productivity for engineering teams by automating processes and creating exceptional tools.Deliver software solutions that empower product and machine learning engineers to build secure, scalable, and dependable systems from the ground up.Your responsibilities will encompass provider, service, security, and developer infrastructure, as well as the architecture and implementation of core services and libraries.

About UsAt XOXO, we are a pioneering research lab dedicated to crafting intelligent interfaces that enhance everyday life. Our stealth team, comprising passionate engineers, designers, and researchers, is committed to solving unique challenges that affect life beyond the workplace.With recent advancements in our infrastructure, architecture, and model layers, we are seeking exceptional builders to create the interface and application layers that will turn our innovative vision into reality.About the RoleWe are looking for a skilled backend engineer to design, develop, and maintain high-quality production-grade backend systems. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, distributed systems, observability, and data persistence, where testing and stability are central to your approach.You will be responsible for overseeing backend projects from conception to production launch, ensuring a strong emphasis on performance, reliability, infrastructure efficiency, and security throughout the entire development lifecycle.What You’ll DoDevelop and manage backend services and distributed systems in a production environment using AWS or GCP.Architect data storage and retrieval systems utilizing a balanced combination of vector, OLAP, SQL, NoSQL, caching, and search technologies.Establish and maintain observability through monitoring, logging, tracing, and alerting to ensure system health and performance.Create and execute comprehensive test frameworks that address deployment and runtime failure scenarios.Lead backend projects from start to finish, focusing on complex feature development, CI/CD, Terraform implementation, stability, and security.

Rockstar is on the hunt for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join a rapidly expanding startup that is pioneering the AI infrastructure for the next generation of smart products. This innovative company specializes in providing AI startups with the tools to design, fine-tune, evaluate, deploy, and maintain their specialized models across various domains like text, vision, and embeddings. Think of them as the 'AWS for AI models'—offering a comprehensive backend solution for fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, inference, and ongoing model maintenance. Their clientele includes Series A to C AI companies that are developing enterprise-grade products, with a simple promise: to enhance your AI systems.As a Backend Software Engineer focusing on ML Infrastructure, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling the essential systems that facilitate extensive model training and deployment.Your responsibilities will include developing distributed training pipelines, establishing cloud-native infrastructure, and creating internal developer platforms that support fine-tuning, reinforcement learning, and inference at scale. This position uniquely combines backend engineering with machine learning systems, allowing you to work closely with ML engineers while taking ownership of production-grade infrastructure.This role is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career engineer eager to dive into real distributed systems, GPU workloads, and cutting-edge ML infrastructure—far removed from simple dashboards or CRUD applications.

Who We AreServal is an innovative AI-driven automation platform redefining operational efficiency for enterprises. Our intelligent agents seamlessly comprehend and execute real-world workflows, replacing outdated manual processes with adaptive, self-learning software. Since our inception in early 2024, we have garnered the trust of industry leaders such as General Motors, Notion, Perplexity, Vercel, Mercor, LangChain, and Verkada, streamlining high-volume operational tasks across their organizations.At the heart of Serval is a cutting-edge agentic AI platform that transforms natural language into actionable workflows. Our agents not only respond to queries but also reason, act across various systems, and continuously enhance their performance. What started as a solution for operational tasks has rapidly expanded into a versatile AI automation layer utilized across IT, HR, Finance, Security, Legal, and Engineering sectors.Our mission is to eradicate repetitive, manual tasks within enterprises, empowering teams through intelligent automation. In the long run, we aim to establish a universal AI operations layer—a system of agents that integrates across business functions, maintaining the momentum of modern companies.We are proud to be backed by renowned investors including Sequoia Capital, Redpoint Ventures, Meritech, First Round, General Catalyst, and Elad Gil, and founded by seasoned product and engineering leaders from Verkada.Role OverviewAs a Senior Software Engineer in Infrastructure at Serval, you will be pivotal in developing and scaling the core systems that empower our AI agents and workflow automation platform. A crucial aspect of this role involves enabling and supporting self-hosted deployments for enterprise clients needing on-premises or private cloud environments. We are looking for engineers with profound expertise in distributed systems, infrastructure-as-code, production operations, and customer-facing support, who aspire to influence the technical architecture of a rapidly evolving platform.What You'll DoDesign, implement, and operate large-scale distributed systems that power Serval's AI agents, workflow orchestration, and data pipelines.Create and maintain Terraform modules to provision and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, or Azure environments.Develop and sustain deployment packages, installation scripts, and infrastructure templates, enabling customers to self-host Serval in their own environments.Provide technical support and guidance to enterprise customers during installation and deployment phases.

About WorkWhileAt WorkWhile, we are dedicated to empowering hourly workers to achieve financial stability and improved quality of life. With over 80 million Americans engaged in hourly employment, many face unpredictable schedules, low wages, and scarce benefits, which can lead to economic hardship.Our innovative platform is transforming the landscape of frontline work by fostering a more adaptable and effective labor market. Leveraging advanced AI technology, WorkWhile enables businesses to swiftly connect with top-tier talent. Workers enjoy same-day pay, complimentary telehealth services, opportunities for skill advancement, and the flexibility to select shifts that align with their expertise and personal schedules.Our ambitious aim is to harmonize incentives and address inefficiencies in the labor market, challenging the $650 billion staffing and recruiting industry. Supported by Khosla Ventures and celebrated by the Inc. 5000 for remarkable growth, WorkWhile is at the forefront of redefining the future of work.

At Plaid, we're reimagining the future of financial interactions. Join us in our mission to empower developers and enhance the financial lives of millions. As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in creating robust tools that streamline how users connect their financial accounts to various applications. Collaborate with industry leaders and contribute to a network that spans over 12,000 financial institutions across North America and Europe. You’ll be instrumental in driving innovation and excellence in our engineering practices while working alongside a talented team committed to making a real impact in the financial landscape.

Role Overview Sigma Computing builds a high-performance data platform aimed at making data accessible and useful. The engineering team focuses on modern data architecture and delivers features that help organizations explore and analyze data efficiently. As the team grows in San Francisco, Sigma is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and contributing to a product used by a wide range of users. What You Will Do Tackle challenging problems related to providing interactive experiences on data warehouses for exploration and analysis. Work with technologies including Rust, Go, GraphQL, Node, and Kubernetes. Build backend distributed services, design algorithms, and create APIs for a cloud-based application. Debug, track, and resolve product or system issues as they arise. Design and implement new backend features to support a growing user base. Participate in design and code reviews with teammates and stakeholders to maintain high standards and share knowledge. Location This position is based in San Francisco, CA.

Why Join Doppel?At Doppel, we are dedicated to tackling one of the most significant threats posed by AI: mass-manufactured social engineering. With scams, deepfakes, and social engineering attacks proliferating across digital platforms such as websites, social media, advertisements, encrypted messaging apps, and mobile devices, our mission is both simple and ambitious: to enhance internet safety by outsmarting the fastest-evolving digital threats.Supported by renowned investors like a16z and Bessemer, and trusted by industry leaders such as OpenAI, United Airlines, and Coinbase, Doppel is on a rapid growth trajectory. If you are passionate about addressing real-world challenges through innovative technology, we want to hear from you!What We're BuildingWe are developing an AI-driven platform to combat social engineering on a large scale. This involves creating scalable systems that monitor billions of domains, social media accounts, applications, and dark web forums, utilizing AI agents to detect and neutralize digital threats effectively.What We're Looking ForWe are in search of a skilled backend engineer to enhance the infrastructure needed for our rapidly expanding engineering team. Recent projects include:Developed a self-hosted Elasticsearch infrastructure on Kubernetes, facilitating real-time search capabilities across millions of alerts and associated metadata.Established core infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code), enabling reproducible, version-controlled environments and expediting onboarding for new engineers.Implemented a dedicated staging environment, which enhances safety during releases, feature validation, and automated integration testing prior to production deployments.Introduced observability and tracing mechanisms (metrics, logging, distributed tracing), significantly improving our capacity to debug performance issues and sustain reliability at scale.What We Offer A mission-driven culture emphasizing low ego, high accountability, deep customer focus, and exceptional talent density. Complimentary lunch and dinner in the office. Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO). Quarterly team offsites.

HeartFlow Inc. seeks a Senior Backend Software Engineer in San Francisco, California. This role centers on designing and enhancing backend systems that power the company’s cardiovascular analysis platform. The technology supports both clients and clinicians, contributing to patient care in the medical field. Key responsibilities Build and improve backend software components for HeartFlow’s main platform Work closely with engineering, product, and clinical teams Support software quality and reliability for medical use Take part in solutions that aim to improve cardiovascular health outcomes Location This position is onsite in San Francisco, California.

Join our innovative team at Astranis as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Infrastructure. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust infrastructure solutions that support our cutting-edge satellite technology. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enhancing the reliability and scalability of our systems.

About SentrySentry is dedicated to eliminating poor software experiences. Our mission is to empower developers to create high-quality software swiftly, allowing everyone to enjoy technology to its fullest.With over $217 million raised in funding and a community of over 100,000 organizations, including giants like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian, we are developing state-of-the-art performance and error monitoring tools. Our solutions help our partners minimize time spent on bug fixes and maximize product development.In our commitment to collaboration, Sentry follows a hybrid work model across our global offices. We have designated Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays as in-office days to foster effective teamwork. If you are passionate about building tools that enhance the digital experience, join us in creating the next generation of software monitoring solutions.About the RoleAt Sentry.io, we offer vital services for diagnosing application health issues. Our tools are crucial for organizations aiming to respond adeptly in dynamic markets. We ensure a seamless and enjoyable experience in the development and deployment of these tools through a robust continuous integration environment and an insightful deployment pipeline.As part of the Infrastructure Engineering team, your contributions will be instrumental in supporting Sentry's growth and enabling engineering teams to operate with agility and confidence.Your responsibilities will include designing, developing, and maintaining internal software and platform capabilities that alleviate the cognitive load associated with infrastructure and developer tooling. You will create dependable, reusable abstractions that facilitate rapid shipping of features while incorporating durability, security, and operational excellence into service development and management.This role demands strong engineering judgment: selecting reliable technologies, planning for scalability from the outset, and crafting solutions that serve multiple teams. Your focus will be on practical systems that enhance reliability and ownership across the organization, driving adoption through comprehensive documentation, well-designed APIs, and seamless developer experiences that integrate into daily workflows.Ultimately, you will empower engineering teams to flourish within a culture of ownership—enabling them to deploy, manage, and evolve services confidently while minimizing operational burdens.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign systems that scale with company growth, ensuring a balance of reliability, performance, and cost-efficiency.Develop platform services that enhance internal operations and developer productivity.

At Julius, we are experiencing rapid growth, connecting with millions of knowledge workers. We invite a talented backend engineer to join our dynamic and highly skilled team, dedicated to transforming AI-powered code execution and data analysis.As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you will take the lead in designing, implementing, and scaling the systems that drive our web and mobile applications.Your Responsibilities:Develop innovative products that integrate AI capabilities for millions of knowledge workers.Architect and enhance backend systems that support the core functionalities of Julius.Create robust interfaces between backend systems and web/mobile clients.Focus on scaling and load balancing of web server backends to meet evolving demands.Qualifications:Proficient in Python or a similar backend programming language.Extensive experience with database management, pooling, and concurrency.Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.Knowledge of infrastructure tools like Kubernetes and Terraform (or a desire to learn).Strong skills in designing extensible systems.Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.Bonus: Experience with R programming language.Bonus: Prior work on AI side projects and interest in experimenting with LLMs.About Julius:Location: San Francisco, CA Type: Full TimeCompensation: Competitive base salary with significant equity options.Benefits: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, gym reimbursement, and daily team lunches.We are an innovative applied AI lab focused on creating coding agents. Our mission is to empower one billion individuals to become software creators, starting with data science and analysis applications. Our users include professionals from finance, operations, scientific research, and academia.

Role overview Sleeper is looking for a Senior Backend Software Engineer based in San Francisco. The main focus is on building scalable backend systems that enhance the overall user experience on the platform. This position plays a key role in supporting the technical foundation as Sleeper continues to grow. What you will do Design, develop, and maintain backend solutions that power the Sleeper platform Work closely with teams from different disciplines to deliver new features and improvements Help ensure backend services remain stable and performant as the number of users increases

About UsWe are an innovative stealth-mode company funded by a16z Speedrun, dedicated to empowering leading consumer brands to achieve exceptional growth. Our cutting-edge solutions have gained the trust of pioneering organizations like Higgsfield and Promova among others. As we expand, we seek talented individuals who are eager to make a significant impact in the realm of consumer technology. You will be part of a passionate team at a crucial juncture, thriving in an environment that champions initiative, ambition, and creative solutions.The RoleAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the essential backend infrastructure that powers our products. Your responsibilities will include:Designing scalable architectures that effectively support new product features and business objectives.Leading the development, deployment, and optimization of backend services to ensure top performance, reliability, and maintainability.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate third-party platforms, APIs, and cutting-edge AI technologies.Facilitating technical discussions, providing mentorship, and sharing best practices with fellow team members.Actively contributing to the continuous enhancement of our engineering standards and development workflows.Proactively identifying and addressing complex technical challenges to ensure stable and secure operations.What We ExpectA minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development, showcasing a history of delivering reliable and scalable systems.Advanced expertise in server-side programming and experience in designing database-driven applications.A solid understanding of API development, systems integration, and software engineering best practices.Proven experience in building and maintaining production environments that scale effectively for real users.An independent, proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with the ability to drive projects forward.A commitment to joining our team full-time, with a desire to grow within a fast-paced, ambitious startup.How to ApplyPlease send us a brief introduction about yourself, along with a description of a technical project or system you are most proud of. We are excited to learn how you can contribute to our vision and success.

About the PositionAs a Senior Backend Engineer at Nash, you will be instrumental in the design and development of our backend systems, services, and APIs. Collaborating closely with our CTO, co-founder, and the engineering and product teams, you will help scale our platform, enhance performance, and build a robust infrastructure that facilitates seamless logistics operations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to Nash as we create innovative products across the logistics value chain for enterprises, marketplaces, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs.Architect and implement efficient data structures and models.Optimize system performance, scalability, and security.Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments.Work closely with frontend engineers to develop seamless API integrations.Implement best practices for observability, monitoring, and logging to ensure system reliability.Collaborate both independently and as part of a team to tackle complex technical challenges.Promote best practices in documentation, testing, and maintainability.Qualifications4+ years of experience in developing and deploying scalable backend systems.Proficient in Python and related backend frameworks.Experience in designing and utilizing RESTful APIs and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, AWS RDS).Solid understanding of cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and deployment best practices, including managed services (serverless, databases, queues) and CI/CD pipelines.In-depth knowledge of scalable system design and performance optimization.Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.Startup experience is advantageous but not mandatory.Preference for candidates located in the Bay Area; Nash operates a hybrid-first product team with an office in San Francisco.Bonus: Familiarity with AsyncIO and event-driven programming.

About FormalAt Formal, we are redefining data security with our innovative platform that empowers teams to effortlessly manage and understand their data.We are developing a cutting-edge protocol-aware reverse-proxy for datastores and APIs, enabling organizations to gain real-time insights into their data management. This ensures that sensitive information is handled with utmost care through robust masking, filtering, and anonymization policies.Our solutions are trusted by industry leaders like Ramp, Gusto, and Notion, addressing critical needs in data security, compliance, quality management, and infrastructure access.Backed by leading venture capital firms such as Thrive Capital and Y Combinator, along with angel investors who are executives and founders from top tech companies like Datadog, Clickhouse, Plaid, and Vanta, Formal is poised for rapid growth.About the RoleWe are on a quest to assemble the most talented engineering team and are seeking individuals eager to make significant contributions towards shaping our product and advancing our mission.The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in developing scalable backend systems, demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, and thrive in managing projects from concept to production deployment.Our current technology stack includes Golang, Rust, Temporal, various datastore protocols (Postgres, S3, Kafka, MySQL, Snowflake, Redshift, SSH), and AWS.What You'll DoDesign and implement a high-performance data platform capable of processing large data volumes in real-time.Develop new product features from initial research through implementation and ongoing maintenance.Enhance the performance and reliability of both new and existing features.Lead initiatives that you believe will significantly impact Formal's success.Architect scalable services as our organization expands and manages increased traffic.What You NeedProven experience in software development focusing on data-intensive platforms.A commitment to writing simple, high-performance code.Strong expertise in Golang with a solid understanding of its ecosystem.Experience with streaming data processing frameworks such as Apache Kafka and Google Pub/Sub.