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# Backend Engineer (+ Equity) at HaveYouMet, Inc.

- **Company:** Jack & Jill, Inc.
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Software Architecture, Large Language Models, Firebase, Backend, Api Design, GPT, Serverless Computing
- **Published:** August 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pbyt3wizpo

## About the Role

* Over 10 years of experience building and shipping production-scale backend systems with a focus on high-reliability and performance.
 * Proven track record of owning architecture decisions and scaling consumer-facing services within a fast-paced, high-growth startup environment.
 * Deep proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Go, coupled with a strong understanding of serverless infrastructure and complex API design.

## Description

* Lead technical direction at an early-stage startup with a direct line to the founder and high impact on product strategy.
 * Work on a mission-driven product that uses AI to solve the loneliness epidemic by facilitating authentic IRL dating experiences.
 * Shape the backend of a high-growth consumer platform with substantial equity and complete ownership of the technical stack.

What You Will Do

 * Design, scale, and maintain backend architecture using Node.js, Firebase Cloud Functions, and serverless technologies to support growing user traffic.
 * Integrate advanced LLM and ChatGPT capabilities into the core product to automate date planning and enhance personality-based matching algorithms.
 * Mentor the current engineering team on backend best practices while making pivotal calls on infrastructure and tooling for the company.


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