Founding Backend Engineer - Scale Systems & Lead Tech

Loop AI - Delivery Intelligence Platform; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer with 4+ years of backend experience. You will design and scale backend systems, mentor junior engineers, and tackle technical challenges in the food-tech space. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Python, Django, and PostgreSQL, along with a strong ownership mentality. Join us in revolutionizing the restaurant industry with innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience building and scaling backend systems.
• Deep expertise in Python, Django, PostgreSQL (or similar backend stack).
• Proven ability to architect, design, and optimize backend services in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable backend system architecture.
• Apply first-principles thinking to solve technical challenges.
• Provide technical mentorship to mid-level and junior engineers.

Skills

Backend engineering

Python

Django

PostgreSQL

Cloud platforms (GCP)

Data pipelines

Job description

A cutting-edge AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer with 4+ years of backend experience. You will design and scale backend systems, mentor junior engineers, and tackle technical challenges in the food-tech space. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in Python, Django, and PostgreSQL, along with a strong ownership mentality. Join us in revolutionizing the restaurant industry with innovative solutions.