Distributed Systems Engineer (Backend) [32495]
Stealth Startup
Union City, 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
$ 290KJob location
Remote
Union City, 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