Backend Engineer

On-site · United States$150k–280kFull-timePosted 3 months ago

We are looking for a senior backend focused but full-stack capable engineer to work on building novel AI-powered product experiences
This role sits at the center of developing our newest products focused on programmatic, conversationally-driven language learning and will be an instrumental contributor to the future of our company
Building novel AI-driven product experiences and user interfaces on the web
Full-stack engineering, but focused on creating scalable backend systems
Debugging complex streaming issues
Owning the entire development cycle of features, from conception to production
You’ll be able to write code very quickly, ship frequently, and make a huge impact on our business by helping us scale our content

The ideal candidate will have experience working in close coordination with product, design, and machine learning teams, as well as have a background in building polished consumer applications
5+ years of industry experience working as a Backend Engineer, preferably in a fast-paced startup environment
Bonus: worked on an app that has been used by 1M users
Coach and mentor other engineers
Strong product sense: ability to think broadly/cross-functionally about product experiences
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team

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