> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3845630-backend-infrastructure-engineer-onsite-in-nyc](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3845630-backend-infrastructure-engineer-onsite-in-nyc). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Backend Infrastructure Engineer - Onsite in NYC - **Company:** NEARA LLC - **Location:** New York, NY, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Cloud Computing, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, PostgreSQL, Node.Js, Perplexity AI, SQL Databases, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Google Cloud, Delivery Pipeline, Database Performance, Backend, Stripe, Deployment Automation, Graphql, NestJS - **Published:** October 20, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/23_F07C0AF4B07B529D7A2D8356664D98F5 ## About the Role Qualifications 2-5 years of professional experience as a backend engineer, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment. Proficiency in TypeScript for backend development (open to other languages). Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) or similar cloud infrastructure. Expertise in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, deployment automation, and production reliability. Proven track record of building and scaling backend systems to support rapid growth. Nice-to-Haves: Previous experience as a software engineer for trading, investing, or fintech platforms. Previous experience working in hyper-growth start up. Experience with integrations involving platforms like Robinhood, Stripe, Plaid, or similar platforms/apps. Familiarity with AWS, GCP, or other cloud infrastructure. Passion for building user-centered solutions and delivering impact. A self-starter mentality with strong ownership and problem-solving skills. Experience with some of these backend tech stacks: node.js, typescript, graphql, nest.js, gcp, google pubsub, postgres sql, etc. ## Description Location: New York, NY (fully onsite 5 days) Please note: We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. About Us: Autopilot is a next-gen trading app and registered investment advisor (RIA) that makes professional-style investing accessible to everyone. Users can autopilot the portfolios of politicians, public figures, and top investors, or create and launch their own fund for others to follow. Built for transparency and ease of use, Autopilot reimagines how people invest, manage, and grow their money. Backed by notable investors such as Craft Ventures (Airbnb, Slack, Tesla), Nomad Ventures (Intro, Bezel), Balaji Ventures (Perplexity), Next Fund (7Signal), and TTV Capital (Bill, SmartAsset). Autopilot is ranked among the Top 30 Most Downloaded Finance Apps. With over 3M+ million downloads, $1.8B+ in assets under management (AUM), and a rapidly growing community of 200k+ users, Autopilot is quickly becoming a leader in fintech. Role Overview: We're seeking a Backend Engineer, Infrastructure to join our talented team as an early engineer. In this role, you'll work closely with our founders and cross-functional teams to drive technical excellence, build and operate scalable infrastructure, and contribute directly to shaping the future of investing. This is a hands-on, highly impactful role in a fast-paced, engineering- and product-focused company. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure and backend systems that power our trading platform. Improve deployment pipelines, developer tooling, and observability to help our engineering team ship reliably. Build resilient distributed systems, strengthen database performance, and improve incident response and recovery as we scale. Collaborate with backend engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable, and scalable solutions. Drive impact in a hands-on capacity, directly contributing to a rapidly growing and innovative company.