{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"891f45dde18db1b3d12c1466","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/891f45dde18db1b3d12c1466","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/891f45dde18db1b3d12c1466","title":"Back End Developer","description":"About EngeniousEngenious is a technology company building next-generation AI products that transform how people work, learn, and create.We partner with fast-growing startups and global companies to design and scale intelligent systems — from AI-powered applications to full-stack platforms used by millions.Our team combines deep engineering expertise with product thinking to deliver solutions that are not just technically strong, but genuinely useful.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team and work on AI-driven products.In this role, you will be working as part of an Engenious team embedded with one of our clients, a leading technology company building products used at global scale. You’ll collaborate closely with both Engenious and client-side teams to deliver high-impact solutions.You’ll help build systems that support students throughout their writing journey — from drafting and citations to AI transparency and plagiarism detection.This role combines backend development with practical application of modern AI technologies, and you’ll be expected to actively work with AI-powered features as part of your day-to-day development.What You’ll DoBuild and ship end-to-end features across the high-load backend servicesDesign scalable APIs and servicesBuild and integrate AI-powered features into product workflowsWork with LLM-based systems and AI-driven servicesImprove performance, reliability, and system architectureCollaborate with product, design, and AI teams (both Engenious and client-side)Contribute to technical decisions and engineering standardsMentor engineers and support team growthWhat You’ll Work OnAI-powered writing and productivity toolsSystems for AI transparency and authorship clarityCitation and attribution workflowsPlagiarism and AI-usage detectionIntegrations with educational platforms and toolsRequirements5+ years of experience in backend developmentStrong experience with Java and Spring Boot is a mustKnowledge of system scaling, REST APIs, GraphQL, microservices, and message brokers (Kafka, RabbitMQ).Experience with PythonStrong fundamentals in algorithms and system designExperience building or integrating AI-powered features (LLMs, APIs, or similarExperience building and scaling production systemsExperience debugging complex systemsStrong product mindset and attention to user experienceExperience working within cross-team collaboration responsible for high-load production systems, including services serving 100,000+ users or operating at significant request-per-second scale.Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire; we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this roleNice to HaveExperience working with LLMs or AI frameworks (OpenAI, Antropic), LangChain, Langraph, etc.Background in high-scale applicationsExperience mentoring or leading engineersContract to Full-time Conversion:Contractor PhaseHourly rateContract duration - 6-12 monthPotential transition timelineFull-Time Conversion (Future Opportunity)Full-Time Benefits Upon successful transition to a full-time role, the position may include: Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, mental health)Paid time off and holidaysParental leave401(k) / retirement options (if applicable)Professional development supportAdditional stipends (wellness, home office, etc.)Please note: These benefits are available only upon full-time employment and are not applicable during the contractor phase.","company":"Engenious","rawCompany":"engenious","city":"Menlo Park","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-05-20T18:30:05.098Z","occupations":[{"code":"15-1252.00","title":"Software Developers","slug":"software-developers"},{"code":"15-1254.00","title":"Web Developers","slug":"web-developers"},{"code":"15-1251.00","title":"Computer Programmers","slug":"computer-programmers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541511","title":"Custom Computer Programming Services","slug":"custom-computer-programming-services"},{"code":"513210","title":"Software Publishers","slug":"software-publishers"},{"code":"541512","title":"Computer Systems Design Services","slug":"computer-systems-design-services"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Back End Developer","description":"About EngeniousEngenious is a technology company building next-generation AI products that transform how people work, learn, and create.We partner with fast-growing startups and global companies to design and scale intelligent systems — from AI-powered applications to full-stack platforms used by millions.Our team combines deep engineering expertise with product thinking to deliver solutions that are not just technically strong, but genuinely useful.About the RoleWe’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join our team and work on AI-driven products.In this role, you will be working as part of an Engenious team embedded with one of our clients, a leading technology company building products used at global scale. 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