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