Staff Backend Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California.

📋 Description

• Develop backend logic for event-driven architectures utilizing message queues and pub/sub services, with a robust focus on data processing and file management.

• Efficiently oversee concurrent tasks in distributed environments employing asynchronous programming methodologies.

• Create and execute data processing pipelines that integrate cloud storage, compute, and database services.

• Enhance application performance and scalability through techniques such as caching, asynchronous calls, and minimizing latency.

• Design and create serverless applications and RESTful APIs using frameworks like Flask or FastAPI.

• Adhere to cloud security best practices, encompassing IAM, encryption, and network isolation protocols.

• Implement authentication strategies utilizing OAuth, JWT, or managed identity services.

⛳️ Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years of practical experience in Python backend development.

• Strong familiarity with cloud-native or serverless solutions, preferably with AWS.

• Demonstrated expertise in distributed systems concepts, including event-driven architecture, message queues, and scalable data pipelines.

• Practical experience with asynchronous and concurrent programming techniques.

• Excellent testing and debugging capabilities across distributed systems.

• Experience with GenAI tools or LLM-based systems, particularly in RAG or agentic RAG architectures, is advantageous.

• Background in integrating LLM APIs into backend services or workflows.

• Knowledge of vector databases and embedding-based search methodologies.

• A builder mindset; enjoys writing, debugging, and refining production code.

• Collaborative, humble, and receptive to feedback.

• Strong communication skills, able to articulate design decisions effectively.

• Influences through contributions rather than hierarchy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.