Backend Engineer

Gallatin AI; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health insurance premiums

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Free lunches and snacks

Rapid career growth opportunities

Job summary

A technology startup is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to develop and maintain critical systems for their AI-driven logistics platform. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in backend languages such as Python or Node.js, experience with APIs and databases, and a strong problem-solving ability. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous additional benefits.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in one or more backend languages: Python, Node.js, TypeScript, or Java.
• Solid understanding of API design and implementation.
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Experience with software testing methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs.
• Design and maintain system architecture.
• Implement data ingestion pipelines.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to best practices.
• Stay informed of backend development trends.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

Proficiency in Node.js

API design and implementation (REST, GraphQL)

Experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

Software testing methodologies

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Job description

About the Role

We’re seeking a Backend Software Engineer to build, maintain, and scale the core systems that support our AI‑driven logistics platform. In this foundational role you’ll create reliable, performant backend services, APIs, and data pipelines critical to the success of our products.

What You’ll Do

• Backend Development & System Design
  • Develop robust, scalable backend services and APIs powering our logistics solutions.
  • Design and maintain system architecture, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.
  • Ensure high service availability and reliability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting.
  • Implement and maintain testing strategies including unit, integration, and performance tests.
  • Collaborate closely with front‑end, AI/ML, and product teams to integrate services seamlessly.
• Data Processing & Integration
  • Implement data ingestion pipelines from structured, unstructured, real‑time, and batch data sources.
  • Maintain data consistency, reliability, and availability through effective database schema design and optimization.
• Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
  • Participate in code reviews and contribute to coding standards, best practices, and documentation.
  • Stay informed of backend development trends and introduce relevant improvements to our technology stack.
  • Support onboarding and mentoring of new team members.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Technical Background
  • Proficiency in one or more backend languages: Python, Node.js, TypeScript, or Java.
  • Solid understanding of API design and implementation (REST, GraphQL).
  • Hands‑on experience with relational and NoSQL databases such as PostgreSQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, or Redis.
• Cloud & Infrastructure Experience
  • Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • Experience deploying and managing containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Understanding of infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Software Best Practices
  • Experience with software testing methodologies (unit, integration, end‑to‑end testing).
  • Commitment to writing clean, maintainable, well‑documented code.
• Problem‑solving & Communication
  • Excellent problem‑solving skills with the ability to debug complex systems.
  • Strong collaboration skills, capable of working effectively across teams and clearly communicating technical concepts.
• Growth Mindset
  • Passion for continuous learning and staying current with the latest advancements in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure.
  • Commitment to mentoring and teaching others.

Bonus Points

• Experience building and integrating on Palantir Foundry and its offerings.
• Knowledge of defense or logistics industries and legacy system modernization.
• Contributions to open‑source software or active engagement with the developer community.

Why Gallatin?

• Mission‑driven, high‑impact startup directly improving defense logistics readiness.
• Collaborative team of passionate engineers, designers, and industry experts.
• Competitive compensation, 100% employer‑paid health insurance premiums, 401(k), unlimited PTO, free lunches and snacks, and rapid career growth opportunities.

This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances and to work in a classified environment when necessary.