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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Software Engineer - **Company:** Happyrobot Inc. - **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Reliability of Systems, Backend, Front End Software Development, Automation Anywhere - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/software-engineer-backend-happyrobot-inc-8304673 ## About the Role * 2+ years of professional experience * Strong backend engineering experience, with a focus on building scalable systems * Experience with Go or a strong willingness to work in Go in production * Solid understanding of system design, APIs, data modeling, and service reliability * Product-oriented mindset and comfort making tradeoffs in a fast-moving environment * Experience operating and maintaining production services ## Description We are looking for a talented Backend Software Engineer to join our team. This person will own meaningful parts of the product and infrastructure end-to-end. We're looking for builders who thrive in ambiguity, care deeply about craft, and want real ownership over what they create., * Design, build, and operate backend services that support our core product * Improve system reliability, performance, and observability * Work on real-time infrastructure that powers voice-based AI workflows * Collaborate closely with frontend engineers, product, and founders * Ship to production frequently and iterate based on customer needs and system behavior, We take full responsibility for our work, outcomes, and team success. No excuses, no blame-shifting - if something needs fixing, we own it and make it better. This means stepping up, even when it's not "your job." If a ball is dropped, we pick it up. If a customer is unhappy, we fix it. If a process is broken, we redesign it. We don't wait for someone else to solve it - we lead with accountability and expect the same from those around us. Craftsmanship Putting care and intention into every task, striving for excellence, and taking deep ownership of the quality and outcome of your work. Craftsmanship means never settling for "just fine." We sweat the details because details compound. Whether it's a product feature, an internal doc, or a sales call - we treat it as a reflection of our standards. We aim to deliver jaw-dropping customer experiences by being curious, meticulous, and proud of what we build - even when nobody's watching. We are "majos" Be friendly & have fun with your coworkers. Always be genuine & honest, but kind. "Majo" is our way of saying: be a good human. Be approachable, helpful, and warm. We're building something ambitious, and it's easier (and more fun) when we enjoy the ride together. We give feedback with kindness, challenge each other with respect, and celebrate wins together without ego. Urgency with Focus Create the highest impact in the shortest amount of time. Move fast, but in the right direction. We operate with speed because time is our most limited resource. But speed without focus is chaos. We prioritize ruthlessly, act decisively, and stay aligned. We aim for high leverage: the biggest results from the simplest, smartest actions. We're running a high-speed marathon - not a sprint with no strategy. Talent Density and Meritocracy Hire only people who can raise the average; 'exceptional performance is the passing grade.' Ability trumps seniority. We believe the best teams are built on talent density - every hire should raise the bar. We reward contribution, not titles or tenure. We give ownership to those who earn it, and we all hold each other to a high standard. 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