Backend Product Engineer: AI-Driven, Low-Latency Systems

Tolan

San Francisco (CA)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 160,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A cutting-edge AI companionship company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to build and maintain systems essential to their product. The role involves close collaboration with frontend teams and a strong focus on user experience using TypeScript and Python. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of four years of backend engineering experience and an enthusiasm for rapid prototyping. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid workspace where innovation thrives.

Qualifications

  • Minimum 4 years of backend engineering experience.
  • Deep expertise in TypeScript or Python.
  • Experience with low latency systems important for user dependency.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain systems for Tolan, including backend distributed systems.
  • Work closely with frontend engineering and design.
  • Evaluate shipped products by metrics and user feedback.

Skills

Backend engineering experience
TypeScript expertise
Python expertise
Systems thinking
Low latency systems
Working in small teams
AI integration

Tools

Node.js
PostgreSQL
Redis

Job description

A cutting-edge AI companionship company in San Francisco is seeking an experienced Backend Engineer to build and maintain systems essential to their product. The role involves close collaboration with frontend teams and a strong focus on user experience using TypeScript and Python. Ideal candidates should have a minimum of four years of backend engineering experience and an enthusiasm for rapid prototyping. Join a dynamic team in a hybrid workspace where innovation thrives.
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