Backend Software Engineer

Outset

Backend Software Engineer developing AI-powered user interview tools for global brands. Collaborating with executives on technical decisions and leading backend service optimizations.

Posted 4/12/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $160,000 - $300,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSDjangoPostgresPythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate closely with the CTO and CEO on strategic technical decisions and product direction.
Design, develop, and optimize backend services, APIs, and real-time data processing infrastructure.
Implement and refine our in-house Large Language Model and real-time interview technology.
Lead projects from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
Interface directly with users to gather feedback, understand pain points, and continuously improve our core product.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade backend systems.
Strong proficiency with Python and Django, including experience building robust APIs.
Extensive knowledge of SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
Experience deploying and managing services on AWS.
Bonus points for familiarity with WebRTC, real-time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Daily collaboration with founders, shaping the core product vision.
Exposure to and collaboration with design and research leaders at top global brands.
Competitive cash and equity compensation. Actual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangoAPIsSQLPostgresAWSWebRTCreal-time data streamingAI/ML infrastructurebackend systems

Soft Skills

collaborationstrategic decision makingproject leadershipuser feedback gatheringproblem solvingcommunicationscalability focusreliability focuscontinuous improvementproduct direction