Our client is a fast-growing AI startup that has scaled from $0 to $1M ARR in just seven months and is entering an exciting stage of growth.
With a lean team of only 12 people, they're building AI-powered products and infrastructure that leverage the latest advancements in automation, intelligent agents, and modern software engineering. The company has already validated its product and is now focused on scaling its platform, improving reliability, and building the next generation of AI-driven systems.
This is an opportunity to work directly with highly technical founders, have a real impact on the product, and grow alongside a company with significant long-term potential.
About The Role
We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and is excited about applying the latest AI tools to improve software development and operational efficiency.
This role focuses on building and maintaining the backend infrastructure that powers the company's platform, including the data layer, application runtime,
asynchronous processing systems, and third-party integrations.
Beyond writing great code, we're looking for someone who embraces modern AI-assisted development, constantly explores new technologies, and enjoys building scalable, resilient systems in a fast-paced startup environment.
What You'll Do
- Design, build and maintain scalable backend services using TypeScript.
- Own and improve the platform's data layer and backend runtime.
- Design efficient database schemas and optimize application performance.
- Build, maintain and improve integrations with multiple third-party APIs.
- Create adapter layers that normalize inconsistent external data structures.
- Debug complex asynchronous systems, queues and distributed workflows.
- Improve observability, monitoring and overall platform reliability.
- Collaborate closely with the founders to implement AI-powered workflows and automation across the engineering o