Senior Software Engineer (Back-End)

ZipRecruiter; Seattle (WA); Remote; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-funded AI startup is looking for an experienced Back-End Engineer to join their fully remote team. The role involves tackling complex challenges in AI/ML solutions and offers meaningful equity in addition to competitive compensation. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in designing backend systems, particularly with Python and PostgreSQL, and thrive in a dynamic work environment that values innovation and autonomy.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

WFH Stipend

Meaningful equity

Competitive Compensation

Qualifications

• 7+ years in production, ideally in SaaS.
• Experience designing and maintaining backend systems.
• Fluency with AI tools and coding assistants.

Responsibilities

• Design and build backend systems for the platform.
• Solve complex problems in computational expression.
• Work autonomously on key projects.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

Technical Communication

AI Tools Integration

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionWell-Funded AI Startup. Fully Remote, Complex Problems, Very Stable, Meaningful Equity!

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Salary: $170,000 - $200,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are pioneering cutting-edge AI/ML solutions that transform how large, complex datasets are consumed, interpreted, and utilized. If you are passionate about innovation, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are eager to stay at the forefront of AI advancements, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why join us?

• Fully Remote
• Complex Technical Challenges
• Meaningful equity
• Unlimited PTO
• WFH Stipend
• Competitive Compensation

Job Details

Our Back-End team is at the heart of designing and building the intelligent systems that power our platform. You'll work on exciting problems in computational expression all the way to data modeling, and you'll have a lot of autonomy to make key decisions. We're looking for engineers who are product-minded and can think creatively to solve core problems.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum of 7+ years of production experience, preferably in a complex SaaS environment.
• Proven experience in designing, building, and maintaining complex backend systems, ideally with Python.
• Existing comfort deeply integrating AI tools into your workflows (Cursor, Windsurf, etc).
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and data modeling.
• Excellent technical communication skills, especially in a remote, async-first environment.
• A pragmatic approach to engineering; you value iteration, code quality, testing, and thoughtful system design.
• Comfort with ambiguity, operating effectively with minimal guidance.
• Fluency with AI tools and coding assistants; we need engineers who have integrated them into their workflows.
• Comfort owning projects with high autonomy, unblocking teammates and acting as a force multiplier.

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