Backend Software Engineer

About the company

Our client is a fast-growing technology company.

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop and maintain server-side services, APIs and data workflows for a multi-product software platform. Collaborate with research and engineering colleagues to keep infrastructure reliable as usage grows, taking projects from early concept to live production.

What you'll do

• Develop dependable server-side services and data workflows that support several products.
• Plan infrastructure that stays efficient as usage expands.
• Contribute across external-facing, research-facing and internal tooling applications.
• Work with research colleagues to refine the systems that gather their data.
• Maintain APIs and services relied on by a large daily user population.

Requirements

What we're looking for

• At least 2 years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
• Background in a fast-moving startup rather than solely large, established organizations.
• History of taking new initiatives from nothing to launch and showing clear business results.
• Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live environment.
• A computer science degree from a strong program, or equivalent experience.

Bonus points

• Domain experience in audio, machine learning or data infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL or AWS.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year
• Equity
• Unlimited paid time off
• Health, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plan
• FSA and HSA access

Location and work model

• San Francisco, CA, United States
• On-site, 5 days per week in office
• Full-time