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# Software Engineer (backend-focus)

- **Company:** Recruiting from Scratch
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $220,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Code Review, Databases, Data as a Services, Software Debugging, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Service-Oriented Architecture, Software Engineering, Backend, Graphql, Restful APIs
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-backend-focus-san-francisco-ca--04c9bf1c-2c8f-4b12-90c4-3902c9da4351

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Engineering, Software Development, Funding, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Team Player, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Leading Edge Technology, Application Programming Interface (API), Technical Delivery, * 2-5 years of professional software engineering experience with a strong backend focus.

 * Proven experience designing and building server-side systems, RESTful or GraphQL APIs, and scalable data services.
 * Comfort working across the backend stack, including databases, data modeling, and service architecture.
 * Strong debugging and problem-solving skills, particularly in production or customer-facing environments.
 * Ability to work autonomously and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment., * Experience in roles that require direct collaboration with customers or solutions teams.
 * Demonstrated ability to own features from concept to production, with a focus on business impact.
 * Interest in AI technologies and their application in real-world scenarios.

## Description

* Design, build, and maintain robust backend services and APIs that power essential product functionality.
 * Collaborate with forward-deployed engineers to deliver technical solutions directly to customers, translating complex requirements into reliable software.
 * Support solutions and integrations work, diagnosing and resolving technical challenges across the stack.
 * Write clean, well-tested, and well-documented code that meets high performance and maintainability standards.
 * Participate in code reviews and architectural discussions to enhance the overall engineering process.
 * Contribute to improving internal tooling and engineering best practices to streamline workflows.