Backend Engineer (Go) - Scale AI Platform, Hybrid Bay Area

Lightning AI

San Francisco (CA)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Flexible paid time off
$500 one-time home office stipend

Job summary

A leading AI company in San Francisco is seeking a Backend Engineer to enhance their platform. This role involves developing features from concept to release, working with a team of experts. Candidates should have considerable experience in Go and cloud systems. The position is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $250,000, plus inclusive benefits like medical insurance and a learning stipend.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience writing maintainable code in Go.
  • Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems.
  • Experience with cloud platforms and system design.

Responsibilities

  • Write readable/testable/efficient code in Go.
  • Master technology stack to improve stability and performance.
  • Evaluate and document technical architecture.

Skills

Efficient code writing in Go
API and CLI development
Cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Docker and Kubernetes
Software quality and test automation
Collaboration with cross-functional teams

Job description

A leading AI company in San Francisco is seeking a Backend Engineer to enhance their platform. This role involves developing features from concept to release, working with a team of experts. Candidates should have considerable experience in Go and cloud systems. The position is hybrid, with 2 days in the office, offering a salary range of $120,000 to $250,000, plus inclusive benefits like medical insurance and a learning stipend.
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