Backend Software Engineer

About the company Our client is a fast-growing technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop and maintain server-side services, APIs and data workflows for a multi-product software platform. Collaborate with research and engineering colleagues to keep infrastructure reliable as usage grows, taking projects from early concept to live production. What you'll do - Develop dependable server-side services and data workflows that support several products. - Plan infrastructure that stays efficient as usage expands. - Contribute across external-facing, research-facing and internal tooling applications. - Work with research colleagues to refine the systems that gather their data. - Maintain APIs and services relied on by a large daily user population. Requirements What we're looking for - At least 2 years of backend engineering experience. - Proficiency in Python and TypeScript. - Background in a fast-moving startup rather than solely large, established organizations. - History of taking new initiatives from nothing to launch and showing clear business results. - Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live environment. - A computer science degree from a strong program, or equivalent experience. Bonus points - Domain experience in audio, machine learning or data infrastructure. - Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL or AWS. Benefits Compensation and benefits - Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year - Equity - Unlimited paid time off - Health, dental and vision coverage - Retirement plan - FSA and HSA access Location and work model - San Francisco, CA, United States - On-site, 5 days per week in office - Full-time