Software Engineer

Acceler8 Talent; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Acceler8 Talent seeks a Senior Backend Engineer, Data Systems to design the core data architecture behind an AI infrastructure platform in a fast-growing startup. The role focuses on relational data modeling with PostgreSQL, building scalable backend services in Python, and shaping data contracts across services.

Ideal candidates will have deep PostgreSQL expertise, strong Python skills, and experience with SQLAlchemy/Alembic.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of backend engineering experience.
• Deep PostgreSQL and SQL expertise required.
• Strong Python skills essential.
• Experience with SQLAlchemy/Alembic or similar tools.
• Excellent data modeling and database design skills.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable relational data models and PostgreSQL schemas.
• Build backend services and APIs in Python.
• Develop data ingestion and normalization pipelines.
• Model business rules through clean, configurable data structures.
• Define data contracts across services and APIs.

Skills

Backend engineering

PostgreSQL

Python

SQLAlchemy/Alembic

Data modeling & DB design

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQLAlchemy

Alembic

Job description

Senior Backend Engineer, Data Systems | AI Infrastructure Startup | $130M+ Raised | Up to $300,000 Base

We're partnering with a fast-growing AI infrastructure company building mission-critical software for the defense, aerospace, automotive, and semiconductor industries.

They're looking for aSenior Backend Engineer, Data Systemsto design the core data architecture behind their platform.

This is a backend engineering role focused on relational data modeling,PostgreSQL, Python,and building scalable backend services—not a traditional data engineering position.

What You'll Do

• Design scalable relational data models and PostgreSQL schemas
• Build backend services and APIs in Python
• Develop data ingestion and normalization pipelines
• Model business rules through clean, configurable data structures
• Define data contracts across services and APIs

What They're Looking For

• Strong backend engineering experience
• Deep PostgreSQL and SQL expertise
• Strong Python skills
• Experience with SQLAlchemy, Alembic, or similar tools
• Excellent data modeling and database design skills

Bonus:Experience with PostGIS, event-driven systems, versioned datasets, or defense/aerospace domains.

Experience:5+ years

Location:Boston, MA (Hybrid/Remote)

Salary

• Senior:$180,000–$240,000 + equity
• Staff:$240,000–$300,000 + equity