Backend Engineer

About UsScribe is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers. More than 94% of the Fortune 500 use Scribe to ensure work gets done right, and see how to do it even better. Our Workflow AI platform automatically captures and optimizes workflows so teams work smarter, faster, and more consistently.We’re growing fast — since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown to over 5 million users across 600,000 businesses. Based in San Francisco, we've been named a LinkedIn Top Startup, are valued at over $1 billion, and are backed by leading investors. Join us in our mission to uplevel how people do work.How We WorkWe are builders aspiring to master our crafts. We care deeply about our teammates and want to win, together. We embrace the following values:Accelerate impactRaise the barMake our users heroesClear is kindRapid learning machineOne team one dreamAbout This RoleWe’re looking for a Backend Software Engineer to join our Core Engineering Team, which powers some of the most essential experiences at Scribe: document viewing and editing, embedding and exporting content, and supporting key integrations. Millions of users rely on these workflows every day.In this role, you'll deliver well-scoped backend work across our core document features, growing your technical judgment alongside an experienced team. You'll learn our systems, contribute high-quality code, and partner with engineers, PMs, and designers to ship reliable product experiences.What You’ll DoBuild and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) as well as new greenfield projects that expand what Scribe can doImprove performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers in well-scoped areasCollaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scaleIncorporate feedback from teammates to continuously grow your craftWrite thoughtful code reviews, solid tests, and pay attention to observability and performance in your workWhat We’re Looking ForYou have 3+ years of experience building backend applicationsYou have solid experience with PythonYou can optimize endpoint performance and database queries in code you ownYou’re a strong advocate for automated testingYou're familiar with engineering best practices and eager to deepen themYou’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your workBonusExperience with Django (not required, but a big plus)Startup experience (not required, but we build and move fast!)Our backend tech stackPython + DjangoPostgreSQLRedisCelery + AmazonMQInfrastructure in Terraform (AWS)Full-Time US Employee Benefits IncludeSome of the nicest and smartest teammates you’ll ever work withCompetitive salariesComprehensive healthcare benefitsEquity in a hyper growth startupFlexible PTO401kParental LeaveCommuter Benefits (SF office employees)WFH StipendCompensation$140,000 - $165,000 base + Equity + Benefits.We consider several factors when determining compensation, including location, experience, and other job-related factors.At Scribe, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. We believe this benefits not only our employees but our product, customers, and community as well. Scribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.Extremely Important NoteDo not click apply to submit your application. Instead, send a POST request to https://apply.scribe.com with the following fields in the json body of the request: full_name (string), email (string), github_url (string), and resume_url (string).