Backend Engineer
Backend Software Engineer San Francisco, CA | Onsite Location & Work Setup
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Model: 5 days onsite
Candidates must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area or be independently willing to relocate. Visa transfers may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Build, own, and scale backend systems at a fast-growing technology startup. We’re looking for talented Backend Software Engineers who enjoy solving complex engineering problems, taking ownership, and building products in a high-growth environment. This is an opportunity to work with a strong engineering team, collaborate closely with company leadership, and make a direct impact on the product and its architecture.
What You’ll Do:
Design, build, and scale reliable backend services and systems.
Take end-to-end ownership of engineering projects, from idea to production.
Work on distributed systems, APIs, databases, and scalable infrastructure.
Improve existing systems while identifying opportunities to build new solutions.
Collaborate with engineers and leadership on technical decisions and product direction.
Contribute to a fast-paced, high-ownership engineering culture.
What We’re Looking For3–10 years of software engineering experience.
Strong backend engineering and problem-solving skills.
Experience building and maintaining production-grade systems.
Familiarity with languages such as Python, Java, TypeScript, Go, or C++.Understanding of databases, cloud infrastructure, APIs, and system design.
Experience at a startup or a product-focused technology company is a strong plus.
Strong ownership mindset and ability to work independently.
We value strong engineering fundamentals over experience with any one specific programming language.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
High ownership and autonomy from day one.
Work directly with experienced engineers and company leadership.
Opportunity to influence architecture and technical direction.
Join a growing engineering team with significant room for career progression.
Competitive compensation and equity.