Job Description
Senior Backend Engineer (Node.js / TypeScript)
Location: In-Person, San Francisco or Palo Alto
Join a small, fast-moving team building backend systems for AI-powered applications. We're looking for an experienced engineer to lead backend architecture, own DevOps, and collaborate cross-functionally to ship production-ready features quickly.
What You’ll Do:
- Design scalable APIs and backend services (Node.js / Next.js)
- Manage infrastructure, CI/CD, and system reliability
- Collaborate with frontend and ML teams to launch new features
- Lead engineering best practices and mentor teammates
- Contribute to product direction based on user feedback
What We’re Looking For:
- 3+ years of experience with Node.js and TypeScript
- Strong systems design and API development skills
- Hands-on DevOps experience (Docker, cloud platforms, infra-as-code)
- Comfortable leading small teams and working cross-functionally
- Bonus: startup experience, LLM systems, or security expertise
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