Founding Backend Engineer for AI Knowledge Platform

Falconer; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous equity package

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) retirement account

Top-tier equipment and tools

Health benefits

Job summary

An innovative tech company in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to build an AI-powered knowledge platform. This role involves shaping product development, defining technical direction, and working on backend systems, APIs, and databases. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience with languages such as Python or Node.js, expertise in containerization, and a solid understanding of cloud services. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years developing APIs or backend systems.
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL, and Vector DBs.
• Ability to evaluate and propose storage solutions.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the entire product development lifecycle.
• Research best practices for infrastructure and deployment.
• Develop and maintain backend systems including API services.

Skills

API development

Backend systems

Database management

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Google Cloud

Event queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Node.js

Vector databases

ML stack

Job description

An innovative tech company in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to build an AI-powered knowledge platform. This role involves shaping product development, defining technical direction, and working on backend systems, APIs, and databases. Candidates should have over 5 years' experience with languages such as Python or Node.js, expertise in containerization, and a solid understanding of cloud services. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.