Staff Software Engineer (Back-End)

Jobot; Saint Charles (MO); Remote; USD 175,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI startup is looking for a Senior Backend Software Developer. In this fully remote role, you'll tackle complex technical challenges while building systems that drive innovation in AI/ML solutions. With a focus on autonomy and problem-solving, this position offers competitive compensation and meaningful equity in a stable, well-funded environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

WFH Stipend

Meaningful equity

Fully Remote

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of production experience in a complex SaaS environment.
• Experience in designing and building backend systems.
• Proficiency with PostgreSQL and data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the intelligent systems that power the platform.
• Work on computational expression generation and data modeling.
• Take ownership of projects with high autonomy.

Skills

Python

PostgreSQL

AI Tools Integration

Technical Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $230,000.00/yr

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Job details

Well-Funded AI Startup. Fully Remote, Complex Problems, Very Stable, Meaningful Equity!

This Jobot Job is hosted by Grant Greenhalgh

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Salary $175,000 - $230,000 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 generation 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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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting and Software Development

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