{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"51e6a17ef772b0da58f14039","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51e6a17ef772b0da58f14039","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/51e6a17ef772b0da58f14039","title":"Staff Backend Engineer","description":"Join Modulate as we pioneer the future of conversational intelligence.\n\nModulate is the leader in conversational voice intelligence. We enable platforms and enterprises to deeply understand how people communicate and take timely action based on those insights.\n\nOur products help detect harm, prevent fraud, and build safer, more trusted online and real-world voice environments. We are building a self-serve Conversation Intelligence Platform — APIs, workflows, and applications that bring voice understanding to customers at enterprise scale.\n\nWe are building a self-serve Conversation Intelligence Platform — APIs, workflows, and applications that bring voice understanding to customers at enterprise scale.\n\nAbout the Role\n\nWe’re looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help build and scale our Developer and Enterprise APIs. You will play a critical role in bringing our world-class ML audio models to market through robust, scalable APIs. Your work will directly impact both our product velocity and our ability to serve enterprise and developer customers.\n\nDevelop and Iterate on early-stage products that are key to Modulate’s success\n\nExpand the capabilities and use cases supported by our APIs\n\nImprove scalability, reliability, and performance across core systems\n\nEstablish strong architectural foundations for long-term growth\n\nAccelerate Modulate’s ability to serve both B2B and B2C customers\n\nWhat You Will Do\n\nCollaborate with engineers and product leaders to scope, design, and execute API projects\n\nDesign, build, test, and deploy API features and improvements\n\nMaintain and operate production APIs to ensure reliability and performance\n\nDebug issues and continuously improve system stability and scalability\n\nContribute to team knowledge through mentorship, demos, and technical discussions\n\nWhat We Are Looking For\n\nStrong experience with object-oriented Python\n\nExperience designing and building APIs in production environments\n\nProven ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams\n\nExperience building greenfield systems and scaling existing products\n\nBenefits\n\nAt Modulate, we prioritize people and sustainability—because doing great work requires feeling supported and safe. Some of our key benefits include:\n\nCompetitive salary + equity- Full health, dental, and vision coverage\n\nFlexible PTO, with a strong culture of taking it\n\nWeekly team lunches with dietary accommodations\n\nHybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options\n\nRegular leadership and industry learning sessions\n\nSupport for career development and continued learning\n\nUp to 8 weeks work-from-anywhere policy\n\nA deeply inclusive, human-centered culture\n\nPay Transparency\n\nModulate believes in transparency as a cornerstone of equity and trust. Compensation for this role is based on seniority, skills, and experience.\n\nSalary: $180,000 to 200,000\nEquity: Offered\nOther perks: HSA, FSA, 15 holidays, professional growth resources\n\nAbout Modulate\n\nModulate is on a mission to make voice a force for good online. Our tools help communities thrive by proactively detecting toxic behavior, protecting user identity, and empowering safety teams. We’re trusted by leaders in gaming and beyond—and we’re growing fast.\n\nWe believe that great cultures don’t just happen. That’s why we’ve built a foundation of intentional systems: from bias-reducing hiring practices to transparent pay to tools that help teams collaborate across communication styles. At Modulate, we treat people like people—and we’re building technology that does the same.\n\nReady to join us? 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