Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) as well as new greenfield projects that expand what Scribe can do
Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflows
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale
Contribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolution
Uphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performance

Requirements

You have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availability
You have extensive experience with Python
You know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queries
You’re a strong advocate for automated testing
You’ve seen and can implement engineering best practices
You’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work
Bonus: Experience with Django (not required, but a big plus)
Bonus: Startup experience (not required, but we build and move fast!)

Benefits

Some of the nicest and smartest teammates you’ll ever work with
Competitive salaries
Comprehensive healthcare benefits
Equity in a hyper growth startup
Flexible PTO
401k
Parental Leave
Commuter Benefits (SF office employees)
WFH Stipend

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

PythonDjangodatabase optimizationendpoint performance optimizationautomated testingcode reviewstest coverageobservabilityperformance optimizationbackend application development

Soft Skills

user-centricempatheticpassionatecollaborationcommunicationadvocacy for best practicestechnical discussionattention to detailproblem-solvingadaptability