Backend Engineer - SDE2

AI Squared; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AI Squared is seeking a seasoned Backend Engineer (SDE–2) to join our distributed team. You will design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems that power our products, collaborating with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver a reliable user experience.

You will own backend architecture, implement secure APIs, ensure performance, and participate in code reviews within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of backend development experience with a modern tech stack.
• Strong API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure skills.
• Proactive communication to align goals and requirements before starting projects.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and quick concept grasp.
• Familiar with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools.
• Excellent collaboration in a distributed team environment.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services with focus on performance, security, and scalability.
• Proactively communicate with team members to align on goals, requirements, and challenges.
• Build reusable, maintainable code and optimize backend systems for performance.
• Collaborate with frontend engineers to ensure backend aligns with product needs.
• Review requirements with product designers and managers to clarify ambiguities and support product vision.
• Take ownership of backend architecture and drive improvements for scalability and reliability.
• Break down complex tasks into milestones and ensure timely delivery while upholding standards.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain quality.
• Continuously monitor and improve system performance and address bottlenecks.

Skills

Backend development

API design

Cloud infrastructure

CI/CD

Version control

Team communication

Distributed teams

Testing

Tools

Ruby on Rails

Job description

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking a talented and experienced Backend Engineer (SDE – 2) to join our distributed team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable and secure backend systems. As a key contributor, you will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to ensure backend infrastructure delivers an exceptional user experience while maintaining high performance and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain backend services, focusing on performance, security, and scalability.
• Proactively communicate with team members before starting implementation to align on goals, requirements, and potential challenges.
• Build reusable, maintainable code and ensure backend systems are optimized for performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to ensure backend systems align with product needs and contribute to a seamless user experience.
• Work with product designers and managers during the design phase to review requirements, ask questions, and clarify any ambiguities, ensuring that the technical implementation supports the overall product vision.
• Take ownership of backend architecture, suggesting improvements to enhance scalability, reliability, and code quality.
• Break down complex technical issues into manageable tasks and milestones, ensuring timely delivery while maintaining high standards.
• Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews to maintain high-quality standards across the codebase.
• Continuously monitor and improve system performance, addressing any bottlenecks and ensuring scalability.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in backend development using any modern technology stack.
• Strong expertise in backend development, including API design, database management, and cloud infrastructure.
• Proactive in communication, ensuring alignment and clarity across team members before starting projects/features.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to quickly grasp new concepts and apply them effectively.
• Familiarity with testing, CI/CD pipelines, and version control tools.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a distributed team environment.

Preferred

• Knowledge of Ruby on Rails or similar frameworks.
• Understanding of the Multiwoven open-source project, including its architecture and key components.