Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

Mathpix

New York (NY)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 280,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A growing tech company in New York is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design and build distributed systems. Candidates should have strong experience with SQL databases, expertise in Kubernetes and Docker, and proficiency in Python and Node.js. This role involves developing observability tools and optimizing data-intensive systems. A collaborative mindset and ownership of systems are valued. The company is open to remote work options.

Qualifications

Strong experience with SQL databases.
Expertise in Kubernetes and Docker.
Proficiency in Python and Node.js for APIs.

Responsibilities

Design and build distributed systems focusing on scalability.
Develop tools for observability and monitoring.
Architect and optimize data-intensive systems.

Skills

SQL databases

Kubernetes (K8s)

Docker

Python

Node.js

Microservices

Redis

RabbitMQ

Golang

Java

AWS

GCP

Azure

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $280,000.00/yr

About Mathpix:

We are a small (but quickly-growing) and dedicated team committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in computer vision and AI-powered document processing. We are profitable and help power some of the worlds biggest LLMs providers, EdTech, and AI companies. We are headquartered in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY but have a small remote team as well.

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Backend engineer passionate about building robust, scalable distributed systems that power mission-critical applications to join the Mathpix engineering team in our Brooklyn office (although we will consider remote for this position as well). The ideal candidate is excited about tackling complex technical challenges, designing resilient architectures, and improving developer productivity through better tooling and infrastructure.

This role involves working across multiple layers of the stack, from databases and message queues to container orchestration and observability systems. You’ll play a key role in shaping how our engineering teams build, scale, and operate services that need to perform reliably under real-world load.

Responsibilities:

Design and build distributed systems with a focus on scalability, resilience, and maintainability
Develop tools for observability and monitoring, enabling teams to quickly detect, diagnose, and resolve issues
Architect and optimize data-intensive systems, ensuring high availability, performance, and consistency
Enhance developer productivity by improving CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code

Required skills:

Strong experience with SQL databases
Expertise in Kubernetes (K8s) and Docker
Proficiency in Python and Node.js for building and maintaining APIs and services
Experience building and maintaining microservices in production, including service-to-service communication and API design
Hands-on experience with Redis for caching and fast data access
Knowledge of message queues (e.g., RabbitMQ) for distributed event-driven architectures
Familiarity with Golang and/or Java
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Contributions to open-source projects or thought leadership in distributed systems

Mathpix values:

A strong sense of ownership and accountability for the systems you build
A collaborative mindset with a willingness to mentor and be mentored
Passion for solving complex problems with elegant, pragmatic solutions
Commitment to building systems that make other developers more productive and confident
Resilience and self-direction — the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment, where priorities evolve and autonomy is key

This is a great role for someone interested in building distributed systems and who wants to grow their career at a fast-paced AI company! Please reach out!

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