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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Full Stack Engineer - **Company:** Symmetry AI, Inc. - **Location:** Seattle, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Data Stores, Data Systems, Relational Databases, Software Debugging, Fault Tolerance, Python (Programming Language), Knowledge-Based Systems, SQL Databases, Web Application Frameworks, Backend, Front End Software Development, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/senior-full-stack-engineer-symmetry-ai-8289558 ## About the Role * 5+ years building and operating backend or full-stack systems in production environments. * Strong Python fundamentals and experience with modern web frameworks. * Deep understanding of data modeling and SQL with hands-on experience in relational databases. * Experience designing distributed and asynchronous systems for scale and reliability. * Understanding of vector or graph data models and their role in search, retrieval, or knowledge systems. * Solid foundation in cloud-native operations - containerization, orchestration, monitoring, and scaling. * Track record of owning systems end-to-end - from design to post-launch operation. * Awareness of security best practices and compliance principles. * Strong debugging, observability, and incident-management skills. * Clear, proactive communicator comfortable working with product and research partners. ## Description You'll own the systems powering Symmetry's platform and Intelligence Layer-designing APIs, architecting data systems, and operating production services that are fast, fault-tolerant, and secure. You'll work closely with product, design, and research to turn complex ideas into scalable, elegant systems that make AI workflows seamless and trustworthy. What You'll Do * Design, Build, & Maintain APIs: Build reliable, versioned interfaces that power Symmetry's product and external integrations. * Architect Data Systems: Design and optimize relational, vector, and graph-based data stores that represent interconnected project context. * Build Distributed Services: Develop and scale backend systems using modern Python frameworks and asynchronous processing patterns. * Integrate AI Workflows: Combine retrieval and generation pipelines to deliver context-rich, adaptive intelligence within the platform. * Ensure Reliability & Security: Design for fault tolerance, enforce access control, manage secrets securely, and maintain compliance with data protection standards. * Operate in Production: Deploy, monitor, and optimize services with meaningful metrics, alerts, and incident response practices. * Debug & Optimize: Trace issues end-to-end, fix root causes, and continuously improve system performance and resilience. * Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Partner with frontend, design, and research to deliver reliable, user-centered experiences. * Own the Outcome: Document systems, write tests, and iterate post-launch using real-world feedback. ## Related Videos - [From Messy Queries to Scalable Systems - How Data Engineering actually works](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100203-from-messy-queries-to-scalable-systems-how-data-engineering-actually-works) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Build and Deploy a Fullstack App with Open Source Tooling](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/775-build-and-deploy-a-fullstack-app-with-open-source-tooling) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Modern Data Architectures need Software Engineering](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1030-modern-data-architectures-need-software-engineering) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 137 - AI'm not sure about this](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/485-dev-digest-137-ai-m-not-sure-about-this) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers)