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Backend Engineer

Scribe

Backend Software Engineer build and ship backend features for Scribe's document AI platform. Collaborate with teams for performance and reliability optimization in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeSan Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $140,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
DjangoPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • 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 in well-scoped areas
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale
  • Incorporate feedback from teammates to continuously grow your craft
  • Write thoughtful code reviews, solid tests, and pay attention to observability and performance in your work

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • You have 3+ years of experience building backend applications
  • You have solid experience with Python
  • You can optimize endpoint performance and database queries in code you own
  • You’re a strong advocate for automated testing
  • You're familiar with engineering best practices and eager to deepen them
  • You’re user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
DjangoPythondatabase optimizationendpoint performance optimizationautomated testingcode reviewsobservabilityperformance tuning
Soft Skills
collaborationuser-centricempathypassion for workfeedback incorporation