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The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and modern AI-assisted development practices.\r\nAI Tool Proficiency RequirementsExpert-level mastery of AI coding assistants and generation tools\r\nDemonstrated ability to architect systems that effectively integrate AI-generated code\r\nStrong experience using AI for API design and implementation\r\nAdvanced skills in prompt engineering and AI tool customization\r\nExperience building AI-assisted development workflows and automation\r\nWhat You Will DoDesign and implement highly scalable distributed systems\r\nDevelop AI-powered microservices and APIs\r\nCreate intelligent caching and data management systems\r\nOptimize system performance using both traditional and AI-based approaches\r\nDesign and implement fault-tolerant distributed services\r\nCreate efficient data processing pipelines\r\nImplement secure and scalable API architectures\r\nDevelop real-time processing systems\r\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions\r\nRequired QualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field from a top-tier university\r\n7+ years of backend development experience\r\nExpert knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture\r\nStrong proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Rust, Java, Python)\r\nDemonstrated experience using AI tools for code generation and problem-solving\r\nExpert-level knowledge of databases and caching systems\r\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)\r\nStrong background in system design and architecture\r\nProven track record of building scalable systems\r\nPreferred QualificationsExperience with real-time processing systems\r\nKnowledge of AI/ML deployment architectures\r\nExpertise in distributed consensus algorithms\r\nBackground in automated system optimization\r\nExperience with container orchestration\r\nUnderstanding of network protocols and optimization\r\nACM-ICPC Regional or World Finals medalist\r\nUSACO (USA Computing Olympiad) Gold/Platinum award\r\nTop-tier algorithmic competition achievements\r\nTechnical SkillsDistributed systems design\r\nMicroservices architecture\r\nDatabase design and optimization\r\nAPI design and implementation\r\nCloud infrastructure management\r\nContainer orchestration\r\nPerformance optimization\r\nSecurity best practices\r\nRequired Tools & TechnologiesGo/Rust/Java/Python\r\nDocker/Kubernetes\r\nSQL and NoSQL databases\r\nMessage queuing systems\r\nCloud platforms\r\nMonitoring and logging systems\r\nCI/CD tools\r\nAI coding assistants\r\nWhat We OfferWork on challenging technical problems\r\nCompetitive compensation package\r\nProfessional development budget\r\nLatest development tools and resources\r\nHealth and retirement benefits\r\nFlexible working hours","company":"Polyhedra","rawCompany":"polyhedra","city":"Millbrae","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T01:25:10.257Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1299.08","title":"Computer Systems Engineers/Architects","slug":"computer-systems-engineers-architects"},{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1211.00","title":"Computer Systems Analysts","slug":"computer-systems-analysts"}],"industries":[{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"},{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Advanced Backend Engineer","description":"Advanced Backend EngineerSan Francisco Bay Area\r\nAbout Polyhedra NetworkWe are building next-generation distributed systems that combine traditional backend engineering with modern AI capabilities. Our platform serves millions of users while maintaining high performance and reliability.\r\nAbout The RoleWe're seeking an Advanced Backend Engineer who can architect and implement highly scalable systems while effectively leveraging AI tools and technologies for development and optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and modern AI-assisted development practices.\r\nAI Tool Proficiency RequirementsExpert-level mastery of AI coding assistants and generation tools\r\nDemonstrated ability to architect systems that effectively integrate AI-generated code\r\nStrong experience using AI for API design and implementation\r\nAdvanced skills in prompt engineering and AI tool customization\r\nExperience building AI-assisted development workflows and automation\r\nWhat You Will DoDesign and implement highly scalable distributed systems\r\nDevelop AI-powered microservices and APIs\r\nCreate intelligent caching and data management systems\r\nOptimize system performance using both traditional and AI-based approaches\r\nDesign and implement fault-tolerant distributed services\r\nCreate efficient data processing pipelines\r\nImplement secure and scalable API architectures\r\nDevelop real-time processing systems\r\nMentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisions\r\nRequired QualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field from a top-tier university\r\n7+ years of backend development experience\r\nExpert knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architecture\r\nStrong proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Rust, Java, Python)\r\nDemonstrated experience using AI tools for code generation and problem-solving\r\nExpert-level knowledge of databases and caching systems\r\nExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)\r\nStrong background in system design and architecture\r\nProven track record of building scalable systems\r\nPreferred QualificationsExperience with real-time processing systems\r\nKnowledge of AI/ML deployment architectures\r\nExpertise in distributed consensus algorithms\r\nBackground in automated system optimization\r\nExperience with container orchestration\r\nUnderstanding of network protocols and optimization\r\nACM-ICPC Regional or World Finals medalist\r\nUSACO (USA Computing Olympiad) Gold/Platinum award\r\nTop-tier algorithmic competition achievements\r\nTechnical SkillsDistributed systems design\r\nMicroservices architecture\r\nDatabase design and optimization\r\nAPI design and implementation\r\nCloud infrastructure management\r\nContainer orchestration\r\nPerformance optimization\r\nSecurity best practices\r\nRequired Tools & TechnologiesGo/Rust/Java/Python\r\nDocker/Kubernetes\r\nSQL and NoSQL databases\r\nMessage queuing systems\r\nCloud platforms\r\nMonitoring and logging systems\r\nCI/CD tools\r\nAI coding assistants\r\nWhat We OfferWork on challenging technical problems\r\nCompetitive compensation package\r\nProfessional development budget\r\nLatest development tools and resources\r\nHealth and retirement benefits\r\nFlexible working hours","datePosted":"2026-08-09T01:25:10.257Z","dateModified":"2026-08-09T01:25:10.257Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Polyhedra","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Millbrae","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"100fe9c56c8316fa493840bd"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/100fe9c56c8316fa493840bd"}}