SENIOR BACKEND SOFTWARE ENGINEER

CompScience; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

CompScience is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to develop and maintain high-performance backend systems critical for workplace safety technology. The role involves designing scalable APIs, ensuring system reliability, and leveraging AWS. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in backend systems and a drive for innovation in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits

Flexible time off

401(k) plan and life insurance

Home office support

Opportunity to grow beyond job description

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend systems development.
• 4+ years cloud infrastructure experience.
• Strongly typed languages like C# required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable backend systems.
• Ensure scalability and reliability of APIs.
• Leverage AWS for backend infrastructure management.

Skills

Backend Development

Cloud Infrastructure

API Development

Data Processing

Documentation

Collaboration

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Docker

Github Actions

Terraform

GraphQL

Job description

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Base pay range

150,000.00 / yr - $175,000.00 / yr

About CompScience

At CompScience, were not just building software—were saving lives. Were a high-growth startup on a mission to prevent 10 million workplace injuries through bold technological innovations, ensuring that everyone can go home safe at the end of the day.

Founded in 2019 and backed by investors from SpaceX, Tesla, and Anduril, weve assembled a powerhouse team that bridges two worlds :

• Cutting-Edge Technology : Our engineering team is comprised of distinguished computer vision engineers, software architects, and data scientists from the self-driving car industry. They bring unparalleled expertise in AI and machine learning to the realm of workplace safety.
• Insurance Acumen : Our insurance team comprises seasoned professionals who understand the nuances of workers compensation policies. They work hand-in-hand with our tech experts to translate advanced analytics into tangible insurance products that truly serve our clients needs.

Our groundbreaking perception-based risk assessment program, the first of its kind, provides the most comprehensive data stream available for risk analysis and monitoring and has proven to significantly reduce accidents in some of the worlds most hazardous occupations.

About The Role

Were looking for a passionate and driven Senior Backend Engineer to be an early cornerstone of our small but mighty engineering team. Youll play a critical role in designing, building, and scaling the backend systems that power our product. This is a hands-on role where youll have a direct impact on our architecture, technology choices, and engineering culture. Youll collaborate closely with other engineers, taking ownership of significant features and contributing to the core infrastructure of our rapidly growing startup.

Responsibilities

• Develop and Maintain Scalable Backend Systems : Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance APIs and data processing pipelines that support both application functionality and AI-driven analytics.
• Ensure Scalability and Reliability : Build backend systems with a focus on scalability and robustness to handle rapidly increasing video and data volumes, ensuring high availability and reliability.
• AWS Expertise and Cloud Transition : Leverage expertise in AWS services (SQS, Redshift, RDS, Aurora (PostgreSQL), S3, EC2) to manage and optimize the backend infrastructure, while actively supporting the transition to a serverless, event-driven architecture.
• Improve Documentation and Knowledge Sharing : Significantly contribute to and improve internal documentation to support ongoing development efforts and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.
• Collaboration and Leadership : Effectively collaborate with engineering leads, mentor junior developers, and coordinate with overseas contract partners to implement key backend functionality, ensuring alignment with business priorities and long-term scalability.

Required Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience building and shipping high-quality backend systems.
• 4+ years of experience in Cloud Infrastructure such as AWS / Azure / GCP and 2+ Years of Experience with Github Actions / Terraform / Cloudformation / Ansible
• 6+ years of experience in Strongly Typed Languages such as C# / TypeScript / C++ etc.
• 2+ years of Experience in Docker.
• 2+ Years of Experience with ETL Pipelines
• GraphQL Experience

Nice-to-have

• Experience with video Processing Tools like FFMPEG
• Experience with Kubernetes
• Legacy Systems Migration To Modern Systems Experience

Working at CompScience

Compensation : CompScience is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $150,000 – $175,000. Compensation is determined within the range based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes equity and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits at CompScience :

• Fast-paced startup environment where your ideas can quickly become reality
• Opportunity to wear multiple hats and grow beyond your job description
• Remote-first culture with home office support
• 401(k) plan and life insurance
• Flexible time off and 12 weeks parental leave

Our Ideal Teammate :

• Thrives in a fast-paced startup and is comfortable navigating ambiguity
• Excited to wear multiple hats and grow rapidly
• Committed to our mission of saving lives through technology

Compensation Range : $150K - $175K

Seniority level

Seniority level

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Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

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