Senior Backend Engineer Remote GenAI & Scalable Systems

Rockstar; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, remote-first work

Opportunity for autonomy

Global impact projects

Job summary

Rockstar is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to work directly with the founder, focusing on evolving and scaling backend infrastructure. The successful candidate should have over 6 years of experience and strong expertise in Python and Django, along with experience using GenAI APIs. This remote-first role offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate with a distributed team across regions on innovative projects.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of backend engineering experience with production-grade systems.
• Strong expertise in Python and Django.
• Experience building applications that leverage GenAI APIs (e.g. OpenRouter, OpenAI).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work across time zones.
• Experience working independently in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the founder to evolve systems originally built in-house.
• Focus on scaling backend infrastructure.
• Deliver critical features that support recruiting teams.

Skills

Backend engineering experience

Expertise in Python

Expertise in Django

Experience with GenAI APIs

Strong communication skills

Remote work experience

Job description

Rockstar is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer to work directly with the founder, focusing on evolving and scaling backend infrastructure. The successful candidate should have over 6 years of experience and strong expertise in Python and Django, along with experience using GenAI APIs. This remote-first role offers flexibility and the chance to collaborate with a distributed team across regions on innovative projects.