Staff/Senior Backend Engineer

thaia®︎; Buenos Aires; Presencial; ARS 1.800.000 - 3.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible equipment

Meals and rides home

Wellness stipend

Flexible PTO

Travel opportunities

Relocation support

Descripción de la vacante

thaia is seeking a Backend Engineer to build the infrastructure behind AI-driven analytics. You will design high-performance APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure scalable, secure systems that power real-time insights.

Join a fast-moving startup environment and collaborate with data scientists to deliver impactful features. Experience with Python or Rust, plus Docker and Kubernetes, is valued.

Formación

• Proven backend development experience with scalable APIs and data processing pipelines.
• Strong programming skills in Python or Rust; Node.js is a plus.
• Deep knowledge of relational/OLAP databases and query optimization.

Responsabilidades

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems for AI-driven analytics.
• Build and maintain scalable APIs for real-time insights.
• Optimize data pipelines for large-scale structured and unstructured data.
• Ensure security, performance, and reliability across the stack.
• Collaborate with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver features.
• Make key technical decisions balancing speed and maintainability.

Conocimientos

Python

Rust

Node.js

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Descripción del empleo

They are building systems that help companies understand and control how they appear in AI-driven search experiences. As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure behind these systems. You will design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that support AI-driven insights.

What you’ll do

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics
• Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval
• Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data
• Ensure system security, performance, and reliability across the stack
• Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver high-impact features
• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability

Who you are

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise
• Proficient in Python or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture. Node.js is a plus.
• Deep understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP systems, including query optimization
• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.

Location

This is an on-site role, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

The total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible equipment: Laptop and office setup covered so you can work the way you work best.
• Food & transport: Meals and rides home covered on late nights.
• $150 USD/month wellness stipend: Spend it on fitness, gear, or whatever keeps you at your best.
• Flexible PTO: Vacation within normal ranges, taken when it makes sense for you and the team.
• Occasional travel: Some trips are part of the role — fully covered when they come up.
• Relocation support: Full relocation package available, including for candidates moving from other states.