CodeRabbit

Software Engineer – Backend

CodeRabbit

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Bay AreaCaliforniaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $145,000 - $175,000 per year

About the role

  • Architect and build scalable backend services, APIs, and distributed systems
  • Collaborate with ML engineers to integrate models into agent-based systems and AI products involving autonomous or task-driven agents
  • Guide junior engineers through mentorship and technical reviews
  • Own architectural decisions in new product features
  • Ensure reliability, performance, and security across systems
  • Contribute to an engineering culture of speed, quality, and pragmatic innovation

Requirements

  • Education: Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience
  • Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience building backend systems and distributed infrastructure
  • Technical Expertise: Fluency in TypeScript and Node.js, or a similar modern backend stack; experience with microservices, async job queues, and event-driven architectures
  • Systems Thinking: Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), CI/CD pipelines, devops tooling, runtime infrastructure, and production observability
  • Engineering Craft: Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, including testing, code reviews, and version control workflows
  • Product Mindset: Thoughtful about trade-offs, user experience, and fast iteration
  • Team Leadership: Willing to mentor, lead by example, and influence technical direction without being a pure manager
Benefits
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Hybrid Work Culture
  • Professional Growth
  • Real Ownership
  • Collaborative & Innovative Environment

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