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# Distributed Systems Engineer (Backend) [32751]

- **Company:** Stealth Startup
- **Location:** San Carlos, CA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $215,000.0 - $290,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, DevOps, Programming Tools, Distributed Systems, Backend, Prompt Orchestration
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/28_25304_bf45180e303bd4934bbb02144e819b97

## About the Role

* Have 2+ years of backend development experience with a degree in CS, CE, or EE.
 * Take ownership like a founder, with a passion for impactful software.
 * Thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, solving new problems with curiosity.
 * Communicate clearly, collaborate across teams, and drive momentum.
 * Have startup experience or grit to adapt, with bonus points for cloud infra/DevOps knowledge.

## Description

As a Founding Senior Backend Engineer, you'll shape the core systems powering millions of AI-driven conversations. You'll tackle real-time audio, global telephony, and developer tooling, working across the stack with the founding team. This high-impact role offers rapid feedback loops, customer collaboration, and the chance to define a category-leading product., * Build foundational architecture for the company's platform, such as prompt orchestration, testing frameworks, observability dashboards, and telephony integrations.

 * Design scalable backend systems and DevOps workflows for reliable performance across millions of calls.
 * Lead complex projects from architecture to production, driving delivery and monitoring.
 * Collaborate with product and design teams to create intuitive APIs and interfaces for quick customer onboarding.
 * Support customer onboarding, troubleshoot issues, and turn feedback into product improvements.