Senior/Staff Backend Engineer

Clera

Backend Engineer developing AI systems for an AI-first startup in physical security and critical event management. Ownership of core platform functionality and collaboration with a senior team.

Posted 8/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $180,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive backend engineering expertise with a focus on end-to-end project ownership, particularly in developing real-time threat intelligence systems and AI pipelines. Collaborates effectively within a small team to innovate and deliver unique features in a fast-paced environment.

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Backend Engineering ExperienceEnd-To-End Project OwnershipReal-Time Threat IntelligenceAI Pipeline DevelopmentFlexibility Across Engineering Specialties

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Hard Skills

Backend DevelopmentAI Pipeline DevelopmentReal-Time ProcessingSystem DesignWorkflow Systems

Soft Skills

CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Industry Keywords

Threat IntelligenceSecurity OperationsAgile Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own core platform functionality end-to-end, from idea through production and polish
Design and build backend systems that power real-time threat intelligence ingestion, processing, and alerting
Develop and iterate on AI pipelines and agentic workflows
Build user-configured workflow systems that enable security operations teams to act quickly and precisely
Collaborate closely with a small, senior core team to ship features the industry hasn't seen before
Flex across engineering specialties as needed in an early-stage environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior or Staff level backend engineering experience
0→1 ownership experience — you've taken a large project or product feature from idea to polished delivery, end-to-end
Demonstrated ability to dive into different areas of engineering (flexibility is key on a lean team)
Based in the United States

Benefits

Comp & perks

Visa sponsorship available