Staff Backend Software Engineer - AI Platform

Join Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer on our AI Platform team, where you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of data analytics and machine learning. You will work collaboratively with talented engineers to design, develop, and enhance robust backend systems that drive our cutting-edge AI solutions. Your innovative mindset and techni…

Join Discord, a platform cherished by over 200 million users monthly, where gaming is at the heart of our community. With more than 90% of our users engaging in games, they collectively spend 1.5 billion hours enjoying thousands of unique titles on Discord every month. Our commitment is to enhance the gaming experience by facilitating enjoyable interactions before, during, and after gameplay.At Discord, we empower individuals to connect within diverse communities, and our users trust us to safeguard their conversations. Our Platform Security Engineering team is dedicated to fortifying the systems that underpin Discord, ensuring that the "secure way" becomes the "easy way." We are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to drive this mission forward through your security expertise, software development skills, and operational excellence. In this technical leadership role, you will identify and pursue impactful opportunities to mitigate security risks across our Engineering teams. You will design and implement user-friendly "paved paths" for managing identities, deploying code, configuring cloud infrastructure, and operating services effectively.If you are a security engineer with a profound curiosity, keen on tackling technically and socially complex projects, and motivated to enhance security and privacy at Discord, we encourage you to explore this opportunity further!

About GridwareGridware is an innovative technology firm based in San Francisco, committed to safeguarding and optimizing the electrical grid. We have pioneered a revolutionary grid management approach known as Active Grid Response (AGR), which emphasizes the monitoring of electrical, physical, and environmental factors that influence grid reliability and safety. Our cutting-edge AGR platform leverages high-precision sensors to identify potential issues early, facilitating proactive maintenance and fault prevention. This holistic strategy aids in enhancing safety, minimizing outages, and ensuring the grid operates with maximum efficiency. Gridware is supported by prominent climate-tech and Silicon Valley investors. For further details, please visit www.Gridware.io.Role OverviewWe are looking for a talented Staff Software Engineer to act as a pivotal technical force within our team, enhancing the overall software engineering capabilities through architectural innovation, mentorship, and fostering a culture of excellence. In this role, you will design and develop the essential software systems that drive Gridware's platform. This encompasses everything from backend services that oversee our distributed network of devices to the front-end interfaces that visualize grid health, fleet diagnostics, and real-time field events.Your responsibilities will span the entire technology stack, building and scaling systems that integrate hardware, firmware, and cloud infrastructure to enable dependable communication, fleet visibility, and expedited decision-making. This position offers significant ownership and impact, allowing you to influence how our technology supports and protects critical infrastructure at scale.

Join our innovative team at Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer focusing on our cutting-edge AI Platform. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing backend systems that empower data scientists and engineers to build AI applications efficiently.As a key contributor, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable solutions that enhance our platform's capabilities. Your expertise will drive the development of robust features that support machine learning workflows and big data processing.

Join Databricks as a Staff Backend Software Engineer for our cutting-edge AI Platform. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement robust backend systems that power innovative AI solutions. Collaborate with a talented team to drive impactful projects and shape the future of data and AI.

Sofi is hiring a Software Engineer, Cloud to help build and support cloud-based solutions for a diverse and expanding customer base. This position plays a key part in shaping the technology that powers Sofi’s financial products. Role overview This role centers on designing, developing, and maintaining systems in the cloud. The Software Engineer will work closely with colleagues from different teams to introduce new technologies and refine existing systems. What you will do Create and maintain cloud-based applications and services. Work with cross-functional teams to implement new features and improve performance. Contribute to projects that enhance the overall user experience. Impact Work in this role supports Sofi’s mission to make financial tools accessible to everyone. Contributions directly affect how customers interact with and benefit from Sofi’s offerings.

About the TeamThe Launchpad team comprises innovative engineers who work closely with our VP of Product & Design and our Co-founder to uncover strategic business opportunities and develop cutting-edge solutions.About the RoleDoorDash is seeking a seasoned backend engineer to take charge of a confidential initiative. Over the last year, the Launchpad team has gained significant traction with a range of emerging hardware-integrated products. This is a hands-on technical position focused on designing backend systems and APIs that must function flawlessly 24/7, regardless of network conditions, while rapidly deploying new features and collaborating cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Hardware teams.You will report directly to the Head of Launchpad Engineering.You’re Excited About This Opportunity Because You Will…Design robust backend solutions to support in-field hardware devices around the clock.Collaborate with Product Managers, Business leaders, and key stakeholders to define the team’s roadmap and vision, and oversee the execution of that roadmap.Thrive in an ambiguous, fast-paced business environment.Promote innovation, teamwork, the implementation of advanced technologies, and creative problem-solving.We’re Excited About You Because You Have…A Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.Over 10 years of industry experience.Proven experience leading complex distributed systems projects and mentoring other engineers.A strong background as an engineer in a fast-paced, product-oriented development environment.Extensive experience in designing and scaling backend services for performance and reliability.A track record of shipping consumer-facing products at scale.

Join Air Apps as a Backend Software EngineerAt Air Apps, we’re passionate about innovation and speed. Founded by a family in 2018 in Lisbon, Portugal, we are on a mission to revolutionize how individuals and entrepreneurs manage their resources with our AI-powered Personal & Entrepreneurial Resource Planner (PRP). With over 100 million downloads globally, and offices in both Lisbon and San Francisco, we continue to grow as a self-funded company.As a Backend Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining the server-side components of our applications. Your collaboration with product managers and frontend developers will ensure our services are robust and scalable, ready to support our rapid growth.Join us in this exciting journey to redefine resource management and positively impact lives worldwide.

About Ivo Inc. Ivo Inc. builds software for the legal industry, focusing on AI-driven solutions that help legal teams work smarter. Based in San Francisco, the engineering group has launched several notable products, including: An AI agent that integrates with Microsoft Word to assist with document editing (2023) Agentic RAG embeddings for improved document handling (2023) Large-scale legal fact extraction using LLMs (2024) A legal assistant designed for precise search across extensive contract databases (2024) Clustering tools for legal documents from the same lineage (2025) Automated deviation analysis to surface hidden risks in large contract sets (2025) Composite contract timelines that merge contracts and amendments, a feature highly valued by clients (2025) Role Overview: Staff Software Engineer - Backend The backend engineering team at Ivo is responsible for building and scaling the systems that power these products. This role centers on designing and developing backend solutions that process legal documents at scale and support advanced AI features. What You Will Do Build systems to efficiently process and analyze millions of contracts Design and maintain pipelines that connect LLMs, data extraction, and clustering algorithms Develop advanced search and retrieval capabilities for legal data Work closely with legal specialists and product teams to adapt to rapidly changing LLM technologies Our Mission Legal professionals often face long hours and tight deadlines. Ivo’s mission is to use technology to ease that pressure. By delivering AI solutions, the team helps lawyers reclaim time for the work that matters most. The AI-native platform at Ivo is changing how legal work gets done. With an 85% trial win rate, the software stands out in a competitive market and continues to evolve with each new release.

Krew is revolutionizing the credit-servicing sector with cutting-edge AI-driven agents designed to enhance financial wellness. Our innovative approach is supported by notable investors such as Long Journey Ventures (Arielle Zuckerberg, Pascal Levy-Garboua) and prominent angels including Ryan Hoover (Founder, Product Hunt), Charlie Songhurst (Board Member, Meta), and Michael Jones (Former Chair, Huntington Bank Ventures). Our team consists of exceptional talent from renowned organizations including Figure Robotics, Optiver, Bain, and the United Nations, alongside top-tier engineers and researchers from institutions like the University of Chicago and Oxford. Currently, our omnichannel agents assist over 100,000 consumers on their journeys towards financial stability. Our ambitious goal is to resolve more than $1 trillion in outstanding consumer delinquencies globally, employing an empathetic and human-centric approach.Job Overview:We are seeking a talented Member of Technical Staff with a focus on backend engineering. The ideal candidate is a motivated engineer who prioritizes high-quality code and thrives in a collaborative environment driven by rapid innovation.Key Responsibilities:Architect and develop backend APIs and services that empower our AI agents and operational tools.Deliver user-facing features from conception through to deployment (including data modeling, API development, and UI integration).Enhance system reliability, observability, and performance across the engineering stack.Work closely with design, operations, and compliance teams to ensure the delivery of safe and compliant features.Write comprehensive tests, maintain code quality, and engage in design review discussions.Contribute to the evolution of our engineering standards and product development methodology.Minimum Qualifications:A minimum of 2 years of full-time professional experience in backend or full-stack engineering.Proficiency in backend development technologies such as Python or Go.Strong commitment to code quality, including testing, documentation, and code reviews.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in FinTech, Risk Management, or Compliance is advantageous but not essential.Familiarity with LLM/AI-powered products, event-driven architectures, or data processing pipelines.Knowledge of security, privacy, and compliance best practices.

Join our innovative team at Harvey as a Senior Backend Software Engineer! In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our backend systems that power our software solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets the needs of our clients.If you are passionate about backend development and eager to tackle complex challenges, we want to hear from you!

About FormalAt Formal, we empower organizations with cutting-edge data security solutions that enable teams to effectively manage and understand their data seamlessly.Our innovative approach involves developing a state-of-the-art protocol-aware reverse-proxy for datastores and APIs, allowing businesses to monitor their data in real-time. This capability ensures that sensitive information is handled according to the principle of least privilege, utilizing masking, filtering, and anonymization strategies.We proudly serve top-tier companies such as Ramp, Gusto, and Notion, helping them navigate challenges in data security, compliance, and infrastructure access.Backed by leading venture capital firms like Thrive Capital and Y Combinator, alongside angel investors from renowned tech companies such as Datadog, Clickhouse, Plaid, and Vanta, Formal is at the forefront of data security innovation.About the RoleWe are on a mission to assemble an exceptional engineering team and are seeking individuals eager to make a substantial impact on our product and company growth.The ideal candidate possesses a profound understanding of scalable backend systems, demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, and thrives on managing projects from their inception to full-scale production deployment.Our current technology stack includes Golang, Rust, Temporal, various datastore protocols (such as Postgres, S3, Kafka, MySQL, Snowflake, Redshift, SSH), and AWS.What You'll DoDesign and develop a robust data platform capable of processing substantial data volumes in real-time.Lead the development of new product features, overseeing everything from research and implementation to ongoing maintenance.Enhance the performance and reliability of both new and existing features.Spearhead initiatives that could significantly influence Formal's trajectory.Architect scalable services as the company grows and manages increasing traffic.What You NeedProven experience in software development, specifically in building data-intensive platforms.A strong appreciation for code simplicity and performance optimization.Expertise in Golang and familiarity with its ecosystem.Experience with data streaming frameworks such as Apache Kafka and Google Pub/Sub.

Join Pinterest as a Senior Backend Software Engineer, where you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to building innovative solutions that enhance user experiences. We are looking for a passionate engineer with a strong background in backend development, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to tackle complex technical challenges.

About AnonAnon is at the forefront of revolutionizing enterprise automation through our innovative platform designed to deploy authenticated AI agents for critical data workflows.We are addressing one of the most significant challenges in enterprise automation: unlocking and transforming data that is currently inaccessible due to authentication barriers. Our cutting-edge platform empowers AI agents to securely interface with web-based systems, extracting unstructured data and seamlessly delivering it via modern APIs.Since our inception in 2023, we have enabled industry leaders to convert weeks of manual processes into automated workflows that complete in mere minutes. Our efforts have garnered $14M in funding from renowned investors including Union Square Ventures, Forerunner Ventures, Okta Ventures, and Abstract Ventures.Our vision is clear: every business system should be fully accessible to AI agents. If you are passionate about constructing the infrastructure that will drive the next generation of AI applications, we invite you to join our dynamic team of 12 in San Francisco.www.anon.com/careers

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.

About Ivo, Inc. Ivo, Inc. builds technology for the legal sector, focusing on tools that help legal professionals work more efficiently. Based in San Francisco, the team has launched several products in recent years, including: An AI-powered agent for MS Word that assists with document editing (2023) Agentic RAG using embeddings models (2023) LLM-based large-scale legal fact extraction (2024) A legal assistant for accurate search across large contract databases (2024) Advanced clustering for related legal documents (2025) Automated deviation analysis to surface hidden risks in contracts (2025) Tools for merging contracts and amendments into a single timeline, giving clients a clear view of their agreements (2025) Role Overview: Backend Software Engineer The Backend Software Engineer will help build and scale systems that address complex legal challenges. This role centers on creating reliable infrastructure and tools to process millions of contracts and support legal teams. What You Will Do Develop systems that process and analyze large volumes of contracts with high reliability Design and implement data pipelines to coordinate LLMs, extraction, and clustering algorithms Build precise search and retrieval systems for legal data Work closely with legal experts and product teams to adapt to new developments in LLMs Our Mission Legal teams in major organizations often face long hours and demanding workloads, especially in contract review. Until recently, technology provided little relief. With advances in LLMs, Ivo aims to restore balance by automating tedious legal tasks. Ivo’s AI-native platform is designed to reduce manual work for lawyers. The software is well-received by users and currently holds an 85% trial win rate, the highest in the market. The team continues to expand what the platform can do. Who We’re Looking For Engineers who enjoy coding, value collaboration, and want to solve challenging problems with creative solutions

Who Are We?Postman is the leading global API platform, utilized by over 45 million developers and 500,000 organizations, including 98% of the Fortune 500. We are dedicated to fostering an API-first world by simplifying every stage of the API lifecycle and enhancing collaboration, enabling users to build superior APIs more efficiently.Headquartered in San Francisco, Postman has offices in Boston, New York, Austin, Tokyo, London, and Bangalore—the birthplace of our company. We are a privately held organization, supported by investors like Battery Ventures, BOND, Coatue, CRV, Insight Partners, and Nexus Venture Partners. Discover more at postman.com or connect with us on X at @getpostman.P.S: We highly encourage you to read The "API-First World" graphic novel to gain insight into our vision at Postman.The OpportunityWe are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to join our Cloud Platform team, where you will be instrumental in developing the core systems and services that drive Postman’s internal platform. You will design and implement new backend services responsible for deploying, scaling, and managing our infrastructure and product services, utilizing Java, Spring Boot, and Hibernate (JPA) alongside cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes, ArgoCD, Istio, and Terraform.Your contributions will have a significant impact, as the systems you create will be employed across Postman engineering, enabling quicker delivery, improved scalability, and an enhanced developer experience. Additionally, you will have the chance to contribute to open-source projects, extending your influence beyond Postman’s ecosystem.What You’ll DoDesign and develop backend services in Java and Spring Boot to enhance Postman’s internal Cloud Platform.Architect new services for managing service deployment, lifecycle, and scaling across Kubernetes clusters.Implement GitOps workflows (ArgoCD) to facilitate continuous delivery.Integrate with cloud-native tools such as Istio, Helm, and Terraform.Adhere to robust software engineering practices, including testing, code reviews, CI/CD, and comprehensive documentation.Drive innovation by participating in open-source initiatives where applicable.Collaborate with Cloud Architects, DevOps engineers, and product teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.Ensure the performance, reliability, and scalability of the systems you develop.

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, our mission is to develop AI systems that are safe, interpretable, and controllable. We believe in harnessing AI for the greater good of our users and society at large. Our dynamic team comprises dedicated researchers, engineers, policy experts, and business leaders who collaborate to create beneficial AI systems.About the RoleThe Cloud Inference team is responsible for scaling and optimizing Claude to cater to a vast array of developers and enterprise clients across platforms such as AWS, GCP, Azure, and future cloud service providers (CSPs). We manage the complete lifecycle of Claude on each cloud platform—from API integration and intelligent request routing to inference execution, capacity management, and daily operations.Our engineers wield significant influence, driving multiple key revenue streams while optimizing one of Anthropic's most valuable resources—compute power. As we expand to additional cloud providers, the intricacies of efficiently managing inference across diverse platforms with varying hardware, networking frameworks, and operational models grow substantially. We seek engineers adept at navigating these variances, developing strong abstractions that are effective across providers, and making informed infrastructure choices that keep us cost-effective at scale.Your contributions will enhance the operational scale of our services, expedite our capacity to launch cutting-edge models and innovative features to clients across all platforms, and ensure our large language models (LLMs) adhere to stringent safety, performance, and security standards.

What You’ll Be DoingDevelop and maintain a secure, highly available cloud infrastructure that efficiently ingests, quotes, and tracks millions of parts globally.Safeguard customer data throughout its lifecycle, particularly as we handle sensitive pre-production intellectual property.Establish and uphold high standards for software quality and performance.Engage in a hands-on capacity to tackle complex challenges, design elegant solutions, and write clear, testable code while leading by example.We seek individuals eager to delve into our most intricate modules and resolve our most challenging issues.Advocate for best practices that facilitate regular updates to our production systems. Software development is a collaborative endeavor, and we encourage our engineers to support one another in achieving team objectives, ensuring service uptime, and exchanging constructive feedback.Address a diverse range of technical systems and challenges as we rapidly expand our product and business.Your projects may include implementing token-based authentication, developing algorithms for optimal job matching with manufacturing partners, ensuring seamless failover between third-party shipping services, and refining database queries to enhance backend scalability.

About CondorAt Condor, we are transforming the financial infrastructure of clinical development. While substantial investments are made annually to discover and develop new therapies, the processes behind these advancements often remain outdated and disconnected. Our mission is to bridge this gap, creating a cohesive system that integrates clinical operations, vendor activities, and financial data into a real-time intelligence layer. This empowers R&D and finance teams with the insights they need to make informed decisions.Our AI-driven, pharma-native infrastructure is designed to scale industry standards that we have helped shape alongside major partners. We facilitate prediction, control, and execution in some of the most complex R&D environments globally.As we continue to gain the trust of enterprise teams, we are now focused on the critical task of scaling our operations in a high-stakes environment.Condor is a rapidly growing company, backed by leading institutional investors such as Felicis and 645 Ventures, collaborating with top 200 biopharma companies. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the infrastructure that influences how new therapies reach patients.The RoleWe are seeking a Senior Backend and Data Platform Engineer to play a key role in developing the foundational data infrastructure for Condor’s financial intelligence platform. This position is pivotal in turning complex clinical and financial data into actionable intelligence that enterprise biopharma teams can rely on.In this role, you will be responsible for designing and managing the core data foundations that underpin Condor’s financial engine and AI capabilities. Your work will involve modeling intricate, high-stakes data, constructing reliable data pipelines and services, and ensuring that product features and intelligence workflows function with precision, consistency, and scalability. The systems you develop will directly support critical finance and operational applications.This hands-on, senior engineering position provides you with significant ownership. You will engage with backend services, data pipelines, and APIs, bringing features from concept to production. You will define necessary data schemas, transformations, and architectural patterns that become essential as our platform evolves. Although your primary focus will be on backend and data engineering, you will also be encouraged to work across the stack to ensure seamless integration of data and intelligence.