Back End Developer

Lookahead; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative AI infrastructure company is seeking a Backend-leaning Engineer to join their remote-first team. This role offers the opportunity to design and implement scalable APIs, optimize high-performance media processing, and take full ownership of features in a fast-paced environment. Embrace autonomy and trust while working with cutting-edge technologies like Rust, Django, and AWS. Join a small, impactful team dedicated to solving real-world challenges in AI. If you're passionate about building core infrastructure and thrive in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary and equity package

High-impact work

Autonomy and ownership

Strong engineering culture

Qualifications

• Experience in backend or full-stack engineering with a focus on high-performance systems.
• Strong skills in real-time data processing and API design.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable APIs for audio and video platforms.
• Build and optimize media processing pipelines using Rust.

Skills

Backend Engineering

Systems Programming

Real-time Data Processing

API Development

Problem Solving

Tools

Rust

Django

AWS

PostgreSQL

Job description

A cutting-edge AI infrastructure company is transforming how businesses integrate real-time audio and video data into their products. Their platform provides a seamless API solution that allows companies to connect with major video conferencing tools—such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams—without the complexity of building and maintaining their own integrations.

As part of their expansion, they’re looking for a Backend-leaning Engineer with strong systems programming expertise to join their remote-first team. In this role, you’ll take full ownership of features—from designing and implementing APIs to optimizing high-performance media processing. You’ll be working with a modern tech stack that includes Rust, Django, AWS, and PostgreSQL, solving complex technical challenges at scale.

This is a fully remote position open to candidates across the United States, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while being part of a small, high-impact team. The company fosters a culture of autonomy, trust, and end-to-end ownership, making it a great fit for engineers who thrive in a fast-moving, product-driven environment.

ABOUT YOU

You’re an experienced backend or full-stack engineer who enjoys working on high-performance systems and real-time data processing. You thrive in environments that value autonomy and product ownership, and you’re excited by the idea of building core infrastructure that powers AI-driven applications. Whether it’s optimizing code for efficiency, designing intuitive APIs, or debugging distributed systems, you love solving tough engineering problems.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• API Development: Design and implement scalable APIs that integrate with real-time audio and video platforms.
• High-Performance Systems: Build and optimize media processing pipelines using Rust to ensure low-latency performance.
• Backend Engineering: Develop and maintain a reliable infrastructure using Django, PostgreSQL, and AWS.
• End-to-End Ownership: Take full responsibility for product features—from customer conversations to deployment and support.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other engineers, product managers, and customers to shape product decisions.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with emerging technologies and contribute to a high-performing engineering culture.

THE OFFER

• Fully remote role (within the United States).
• Competitive salary and equity package based on San Francisco market rates.
• High-impact work in a fast-growing startup solving real-world AI infrastructure challenges.
• Autonomy and ownership—engineers lead projects end to end.
• A strong engineering culture with ambitious, founder-minded teammates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Software Development