Distributed Systems Engineer (Backend) [32495]

Stealth Startup
Belmont, United States of America
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 290K

Job location

Remote
Belmont, United States of America

Tech stack

API
Artificial Intelligence
DevOps
Programming Tools
Distributed Systems
Backend

Job description

As a Founding Senior Backend Engineer, you'll shape the core systems powering millions of AI-driven conversations. You'll tackle real-time audio, global telephony, and developer tooling, working across the stack with the founding team. This high-impact role offers rapid feedback loops, customer collaboration, and the chance to define a category-leading product., * Build foundational architecture for the company's platform, such as prompt orchestration, testing frameworks, observability dashboards, and telephony integrations.

  • Design scalable backend systems and DevOps workflows for reliable performance across millions of calls.
  • Lead complex projects from architecture to production, driving delivery and monitoring.
  • Collaborate with product and design teams to create intuitive APIs and interfaces for quick customer onboarding.
  • Support customer onboarding, troubleshoot issues, and turn feedback into product improvements.

Requirements

  • Have 2+ years of backend development experience with a degree in CS, CE, or EE.
  • Take ownership like a founder, with a passion for impactful software.
  • Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, solving new problems with curiosity.
  • Communicate clearly, collaborate across teams, and drive momentum.
  • Have startup experience or grit to adapt, with bonus points for cloud infra/DevOps knowledge.

Benefits & conditions

Other Benefits

  • 100% medical, dental, vision insurance coverage
  • Unlimited breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
  • Gym and daily commute fee reimbursement
  • Internet and phone bills covered

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