Backend Engineer

Fable Security; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Fable Security in San Francisco seeks an experienced backend developer to work on our data platform. This role involves developing reliable, scalable solutions that turn complex data into high-quality services.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in backend development, experience with production-facing services, and a strong interest in building foundational systems. A competitive salary of $135,000 - $250,000/year is offered, along with potential stock options and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in backend software development.
• Experience with production-facing services.
• Desire to create foundational systems as part of an early team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain our data platform and API integrations.
• Build scalable infrastructure for complex data flows.
• Translate product requirements into robust platform designs.

Skills

Backend software development

API integrations

Relational DB backends

ETL and data pipelines

Distributed systems

AWS and cloud systems

Tools

Kafka

Spark

Airflow

Job description

Your Role

You will work on the team that owns our data platform, including real-time API integrations, Kafka-based streaming systems, Spark and Airflow data pipelines, and the data services that power our application layer. You take pride in building reliable, maintainable, and scalable infrastructure that turns complex data flows into high-quality services for the product. You can translate product and customer requirements into durable platform designs, make thoughtful technical tradeoffs, and build systems that anticipate our needs as we evolve.

Your skillset

• 3+ years developing backend software
• Designed, implemented, and owned production-facing services
• Experience with one of:
  • Experience building and integrating with external APIs a plus
  • Relational DB backends (Django or similar)
  • Experience building ETL and data pipelines a plus
  • Experience with building distributed systems and backends
  • Experience with AWS, terraform, EKS, and cloud systems
• Strong desire to be part of an early team and create foundational systems

How We Work

• We work from our San Francisco office three days a week, fostering collaboration and deep focus.
• We emphasize mutual trust, high execution, and delivering differentiated product experiences.
• We are an AI-native company, and Fable engineers are excited to use AI-powered development practices to move faster, improve quality, and continuously evolve how they build software.
• We prioritize impact—every team member plays a key role in shaping our success.

The estimated salary range for this position is $135,000 - $250,000/year. Total compensation for this position may also include Restricted Stock units, sign-on bonus and other potential future incentives. Further note that total compensation for this position will be determined by each individual’s relevant qualifications, work experience, skills, and other factors.

Fable Security is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.