Backend Software Engineer

Ventureups — United States · Posted ~1 hour ago

Mid Full-time Onsite No Visa

Skills

Python Backend engineering Scalable systems Data pipelines AI infrastructure Backend systems

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

Join a high-growth AI startup as a backend software engineer and build the infrastructure and data pipelines behind advanced AI systems. You will work closely with engineers, researchers and product specialists, own projects from zero to production, and solve challenging problems involving scale, reliability and data processing. The position is full-time and onsite.

Highlights

Build scalable backend infrastructure and data pipelines supporting advanced AI work. The role offers ownership from initial concept through production, close collaboration with researchers and product teams, and the opportunity to tackle challenging scaling problems in a high-growth environment.

Description

🚀 Backend Software Engineer | San Francisco | Full-time, Onsite Please note: Visa sponsorship is not available. Applicants must already be authorised to work in the US. US Citizens only. Want to build the infrastructure behind some of the world’s most advanced AI products? We’re hiring a Backend Software Engineer (2–6 years) to join a high-growth AI startup building the pipelines, systems, and infrastructure that power how leading AI labs collect, process, and make sense of audio data. You’ll work closely with a sharp, tight-knit engineering team, researchers, and product — tackling genuinely hard scaling problems while having the opportunity to own projects from zero → one and see their impact in production. Why this role? ⚡ Join one of the fastest-growing AI startups, backed by NVIDIA, Meritech & First Round Capital🤖 Build infrastructure used by thousands of users and leading tech companies🏗️ Own and ship scalable backend systems and data pipelines🔬 Work directly with researchers on cutting-edge data collection infrastructure🌱 Have meaningful ownership and measurable business impact🧑 💻 Work 100% onsite in San Francisco What we’re looking for 2–6 years of backend software engineering experienceStrong Python + TypeScript skillsExperience at a high-growth, VC-backed startupA strong CS undergraduate degree (top ~50 US program or equivalent, e.g. Waterloo)Track record of taking zero-to-one projects from idea to productionExperience building scalable backend systems or data processing pipelinesFamiliarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL and/or AWS Tech stack Python · TypeScript · Node.js · tRPC · PostgreSQL · AWS · Trigger.dev · WebRTC · FFmpeg If you’re excited by AI infrastructure, backend scale, and real ownership, this is a chance to join early and have a meaningful impact. Interested? DM me for more details.