Software Engineer – Backend

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Backend Software Engineer contributing to a compiler-like system for transforming source code to human language. Collaborating across teams to build scalable backend systems in a fast-growing startup.

Posted 4/24/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $275,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Contribute to building an efficient and scalable backend data model.
Build and maintain critical backend integrations (e.g., VCS providers).
Build and maintain the backend web server.
Design, build, and maintain internal APIs for our web application.
Build and maintain backend APIs for our Model Context Protocol (MCP) products.
Bring strong architectural instincts to the team.
Embrace AI-assisted development.
Communicate effectively with team members and across key team interfaces.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 — 5 years as a backend engineer
7+ years experience preferred
Experience building and scaling backend systems, with a strong grasp of distributed systems fundamentals
Proficient in Python; experience with at least one statically typed language
Strong API design instincts
Strong experience with asynchronous programming paradigms
Strong understanding of data model design, particularly for relational databases
Strong instincts for architecture
Experience building monitoring, logging, and testing in larger backend systems
Experience building and maintaining REST APIs at scale
Experience with task orchestration and distributed job queue technologies
Actively embraces AI-assisted development.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation Packages - Cash & Equity
Flexible Work Culture
Unlimited Time Off + 12 Paid Company Holidays
Insurance - Health, Dental, & Vision
Life Insurance & FSA Accounts
401(k) Retirement Accounts - Traditional, Roth, or Both
Quarterly Team Offsites

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Hard Skills & Tools

Pythonasynchronous programmingAPI designdata model designrelational databasesmonitoringloggingtestingREST APIstask orchestration

Soft Skills

architectural instinctseffective communication

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer ScienceBachelor's degree in Engineering