Senior Backend Engineer (Golang & AI Automation)

EQL Tech (frontier talent); Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High Impact

Top-Tier Healthcare

Flexibility to work remotely or in the

Competitive compensation

Job summary

EQL Edtech, a Seattle-based startup, is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join as the architectural right hand to the CTO. You will shape scalable backend systems using Golang, with Python preferred, and drive AI-driven features alongside the founding team.

You will own infrastructure-as-code with Terraform on AWS/ECS, design robust APIs, and contribute to autonomous, event-driven workflows. This is a seed-stage opportunity offering hybrid or remote work for candidates based in the US.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Golang; Python is highly preferred.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and AWS services (ECS, Lambda).
• Architecture track record of large-scale APIs/microservices. Familiarity with Temporal is a plus.
• Ownership mindset; led complex projects end-to-end.

Responsibilities

• Architect core backend services with a focus on scalability and reliability.
• Design and evolve APIs and integration logic for automation and AI features.
• Own infrastructure and deployment pipelines using Terraform on AWS.
• Collaborate with Founding Team to implement AI-driven product features and event-driven systems.

Skills

Golang

Python

Terraform

AWS ECS

CI/CD

Temporal

System design

Ownership

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Job description

Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) or Remote (US-based) Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $140,000 - $180,000 / year

The Opportunity

EQL Edtech is exclusively recruiting on behalf of our partner client: a high-growth, seed-stage startup based in Seattle that is redefining the future of work.

Imagine a world where complex professional workflows are automated simply by recording a screen. Our client is building the engine that makes this possible—transforming simple video inputs into fully automated, robust workflows using advanced AI.

This is a "ground floor" opportunity. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you won't just be closing tickets; you will be the architectural right hand to the CTO. You will define how the platform scales, how the AI integrates with the backend, and how the infrastructure handles complex, event-driven tasks.

The Mission: What You'll Build

You will be responsible for the nervous system of the product. Your code will turn abstract AI concepts into reliable, scalable, and secure software.

• Architect the Core: Drive the end-to-end design and development of backend services, primarily using Golang (with some Python). You will prioritize high scalability and reliability for a system that never sleeps
• Build for Automation: Design and evolve APIs and integration logic. You will balance the startup need for rapid iteration with the engineering discipline required for robust, maintainable systems
• Own the Infrastructure: Take the lead on infrastructure-as-code using Terraform on AWS/ECS. You will make the critical decisions regarding performance, security, and deployment pipelines
• Innovate with AI: Partner directly with the Founding Team to implement AI-driven product features and distributed architectures. If you are interested in Event-Driven Systems (e.g., Temporal), this is your playground

Requirements

We are looking for a builder who thrives in the ambiguity of a seed-stage environment. You don't wait for perfect specs; you ask questions, propose architectural solutions, and ship.

The Toolkit You Bring

• Experience: 7+ years of backend engineering experience
• Tech Stack: Deep proficiency in Golang is essential. Proficiency in Python is highly preferred
• Infrastructure: Strong grasp of Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform) and AWS cloud services (ECS, Lambda, etc.). Familiarity with modern CI/CD pipelines is a must
• Architecture: A proven track record of delivering large-scale APIs, microservices, or event-driven systems in a B2B SaaS environment. Experience with Temporal is a massive plus
• Mindset: You have a history of ownership. You have led complex projects from concept to deployment and can translate business goals into technical realities

Benefits

Why Join Our Partner?

• High Impact: You are joining at the seed stage. Your code and architectural decisions will directly shape the product and the future trajectory of the company
• Top-Tier Healthcare: Comprehensive medical (Platinum PPO), dental, and vision coverage—100% paid for employees, plus subsidized coverage for dependents
• Flexibility: A "best of both worlds" setup. Work fully remotely, or utilize the vibrant office space in Seattle if you prefer in-person collaboration
• Competitive Compensation: A salary range of $140k-$180k, commensurate with experience and location

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