Backend and Infra Engineer

Getaida; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Getaida, based in Palo Alto, is looking for a skilled Backend and Infra Engineer. This position requires proficiency in programming languages such as Python and JavaScript/TypeScript, along with strong foundational knowledge in Data Structures and Algorithms. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience and must be well-versed in cloud platforms, networking, and security practices.

The role offers competitive pay and benefits and the chance to work in a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Solid coding experience across multiple programming languages.
• Strong background in Data Structures and Algorithms.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Knowledge of public cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure.
• Familiarity with Docker, DevOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong networking knowledge and experience with security.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

Data Structures

Algorithms

SQL

NoSQL

AWS

GCP

Azure

Docker

DevOps

CI/CD

Network Security

Linux/Unix

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Prometheus

Grafana

ELK

DataDog

Job description

Company Overview

Aida is a B2B enterprise AI company founded by Piyush Prahladka, former co-founder of Glean (a unicorn valued at $7.2B), and Atish Das Sarma, former head of growth engineering at Patreon and head of AI at Apple Cloud. Currently operating in stealth mode, Aida is developing deep AI assistants tailored for every role. The company is well‑funded, having secured a significant seed round.

Aida’s team consists of 20 members based in Palo Alto and India. We are seeking a strong Backend and Infra Engineer who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment.

Must-have skills

• Solid coding experience in Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, and other languages

• Strong background in Data Structures and Algorithms

• Solid system design skills, with the ability to describe moderately complex system design problems in technical depth

• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases

• Knowledge of at least one public cloud platform—AWS, GCP, or Azure

• Familiarity with modern cloud environments: Docker & containerization, infrastructure‑as‑code, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and automation

• Experience with modern monitoring/logging architectures (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, fluent‑bit, DataDog) and the ability to discuss these systems

• Strong networking knowledge: DNS, firewalls, routing, VPC peering, packet‑sniffing, security groups, ports, tcpdump, DNS caching, etc.

• Solid Linux/Unix fundamentals

• Hands‑on experience with network security and database systems

• At least 3 years of relevant experience

Nice to have

• Prior startup experience

Other

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in CS or a related field with a strong academic background

• Competitive pay and benefits