Software Engineer (backend-focus)

Software Engineer (backend-focus)

• Title of Role: Software Engineer (backend-focus)
• Location: San Francisco hybrid
• Company Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed AI Fintech Software Development
• Office Type: Hybrid
• Salary: $130K$220K

Company Description

Were representing a dynamic venture-backed company at the forefront of AI and fintech innovation. This company is dedicated to building cutting-edge software solutions that enhance user experiences and drive customer success. They foster a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive and make a significant impact on the product and its users.

What You Will Do

• Design build and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power essential product functionality.
• Collaborate with forward-deployed engineers to deliver technical solutions directly to customers translating complex requirements into reliable software.
• Support solutions and integrations work diagnosing and resolving technical challenges across the stack.
• Write clean well-tested and well-documented code that meets high performance and maintainability standards.
• Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to enhance the overall engineering process.
• Contribute to improving internal tooling and engineering best practices to streamline workflows.

Ideal Candidate Background

• 25 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.
• Proven experience designing and building server-side systems RESTful or GraphQL APIs and scalable data services.
• Comfort working across the backend stack including databases data modeling and service architecture.
• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills particularly in production or customer-facing environments.
• Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced high-ownership environment.

Preferred

• Experience in roles that require direct collaboration with customers or solutions teams.
• Demonstrated ability to own features from concept to production with a focus on business impact.
• Interest in AI technologies and their application in real-world scenarios.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary ranges from $130000 to $220000 commensurate with experience and role scope. Enjoy a hybrid work environment that supports both collaboration and flexibility.

Required Experience:

IC