Backend Engineer (Mid-Level) [32286]

Stealth AI Startup; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech startup is seeking a high-bandwidth mid-level backend engineer to tackle challenging problems in a dynamic environment. The role involves architecting and maintaining scalable backend infrastructure while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Candidates should have 3–6 years of experience in a similar high-pressure setting, demonstrating strong coding abilities and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of backend experience at a high-performing startup or tech company.
• Proven ability to deliver quickly and iterate fast.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure.
• Take ownership of features end-to-end, from design to deployment.
• Solve real-time performance and system challenges.

Skills

Backend experience

Strong coding ability

Systems thinking

Autonomy

Job description

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This range is provided by Stealth AI Startup. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$300,000.00/yr - $350,000.00/yr

We’re hiring a high-bandwidth, mid-level backend engineer to work on challenging problems in a fast-paced, engineering-driven environment. You should currently be at a high-powered startup or similarly intense environment. If you thrive in lean teams, care about code quality, and move fast — we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

• Architect, build, and maintain scalable backend infrastructure
• Take ownership of features end-to-end, from design to deployment
• Solve real-time performance and system challenges
• Work cross-functionally with product and design

What We're Looking For:

• 3–6 years of backend experience at a high-performing startup or tech company
• Proven ability to deliver quickly and iterate fast
• Strong coding ability in modern backend languages and frameworks
• Excellent systems thinking and autonomy

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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