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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineer II - **Company:** Epitec, Inc. - **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States - **Salary:** $133,390.0 - **Contract:** Temporary to permanent - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon S3, Big Data, Computer Programming, Databases, Data Structures, Software Debugging, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Systems Theories, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, Open Source Technology, Azure Machine Learning, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, Large Language Models, Backend, Information Technology, Production Code, Free and Open-Source Software, Build Tools, Data Management, Data Pipelines, Golang - **Published:** September 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1a9b8d3e-5f29-4922-9a60-c932454659a3 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. * Early career candidates encouraged to apply. * Internship, research, open-source, or project experience demonstrating strong software engineering abilities. * Experience building backend systems, distributed systems, developer tools, infrastructure platforms, or data-intensive applications, * Strong foundation in: + Data Structures + Algorithms + Databases + Software Engineering Fundamentals + Debugging & Problem Solving * Strong programming experience with: + Python + SQL + At least one statically typed language (Go preferred) * Experience developing backend applications and services. * Understanding of distributed systems and large-scale data processing. * Ability to write reliable, maintainable production code. * Strong communication skills and ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: * Experience with Go (Golang). * Experience with PostgreSQL, AWS, or S3. * Open-source project contributions. * GitHub portfolio demonstrating meaningful technical work. * Experience with developer infrastructure, data platforms, or ML platforms. * Experience working with AI, LLM, or agentic workflow projects. * Competitive internships or experience with high-engineering-bar technology organizations. * Systems research, large-scale projects, or applications serving real users. Bonus Points For: * Significant open-source contributions. * Backend or infrastructure-focused internship experience. * Large-scale personal or academic projects. * Demonstrated passion for software engineering outside of coursework. ## Description We are seeking a Software Engineer to join a cutting-edge engineering team building large-scale data and infrastructure platforms. This opportunity is ideal for new graduates and early-career software engineers who have already demonstrated exceptional technical ability through internships, research, open-source contributions, competitive programming, or significant software projects. The team is particularly interested in highly accomplished early-career candidates who have built complex systems and shown strong engineering fundamentals. In this role, you'll contribute to production systems that support large-scale data processing, quality validation, discovery, training workflows, and automation. You'll have the opportunity to own meaningful technical projects, work closely with experienced engineers, and participate in the full software development lifecycle from design through deployment. Main Responsibilities: * Design and develop backend services, APIs, and data pipelines. * Build systems for ingesting, processing, validating, and serving large-scale datasets. * Develop AI-powered and automation workflows that improve productivity and data quality. * Improve platform reliability, scalability, observability, and performance. * Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions. * Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including design, implementation, testing, deployment, and support. * Write clean, maintainable, and production-ready code. ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Go with the Flow: Stop the Leaks Before Your Memory's a Waterfall!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100073-go-with-the-flow-stop-the-leaks-before-your-memory-s-a-waterfall) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [The Avengers Initiative (Practical Ethics for Software Engineers)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2070-the-avengers-initiative-practical-ethics-for-software-engineers) - [Scoring 2000 Products per Request: Performance Pitfalls in Golang](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2073-scoring-2000-products-per-request-performance-pitfalls-in-golang) ## Related Articles - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)