Founding Backend Engineer - Scale a Consumer Platform
Downtown Boulder Partnership
Greylock Partners in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join their team. This unique position is ideal for someone with a passion for building large-scale back-end systems and an entrepreneurial mindset. The role offers a chance to shape technology and culture within a startup environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of industry experience, adaptability, and a strong track record. This role is the perfect opportunity for those who aspire to eventually start their own company. #J-18808-Ljbffr Downtown Boulder Partnership
- ...dedicated Infrastructure Engineer, you'll own the... ...bulletproof. Our platform touches gaming,... ...social at real-money scale, which means there... ...of scaling our backend systems, identifying... ...a high-scale consumer platform that touches... ...High agency. As our founding infrastructure...Platform
- Job Openings Lead Founding Backend Engineer (Node, Python, React, AI/ML) - Startup Experience About... ...intelligence network a new kind of consumer social platform powered by AI. Our mission is to... ...leverage access to intelligence at scale without barriers. This is a zero-...Platform
- A leading AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Founding Backend Engineer to architect and implement the core backend systems for a consumer AI social platform. You will design high-performance infrastructure while collaborating on frontend features. The ideal candidate...Platform
$160k - $225k
A progressive technology company based in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to build and scale their core platform. You will architect data services, implement features on a modern tech stack (React, Node.js, Postgres), and lay the foundation for the engineering...Platform$205k - $235k
...better. Our Workflow AI platform automatically captures... ...fast — since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown to... ...looking for an experienced backend engineer to join our growing... ...users create, share, and consume documentation, helping... ...experiences at scale Make architectural...PlatformFull timeWork at officeWork from homeFlexible hours- Billables Incorporated in San Francisco is looking for a Backend Software Engineer to design and scale core systems for their AI-driven platform. This role involves collaborating with engineers across various disciplines, focusing on efficient and reliable system architecture...Platform
$155.4k - $193.5k
Medium is seeking a passionate and experienced Staff Software Engineer to join our payments technology team in San Francisco. In this role, you will design, build, and scale our payment platform while collaborating with product managers and engineers to deliver seamless...Platform$150k - $300k
PassFort is seeking a Founding Software Engineer to join their team in San Francisco. This full-time role focuses on architecting and building core backend systems essential for document intelligence. Candidates should have strong skills in Python, experience with distributed...Full timeVisa sponsorshipWork visa- Founding Engineer, Backend & Infrastructure About Backbone Care should be paid for the moment it’s delivered... ...providers, and healthcare technology platforms in the country. Our founder/CEO,... ..., and the infrastructure needed to scale from thousands of charts and claims to...Platform
- ...founder building the backend systems and... ...intelligent matching at scale. You’ll design... ...closely with the founding team (AI/ML, fullstack... ...Pay, reservation platforms, SMS/push notifications... ...with AI/ML engineers to build APIs and... ...systems, ideally in consumer products, high‑traffic...Platform
- The Electric Plant is looking for a Founding Software Engineer in San Francisco to build the software platform integrating IoT hardware and AI. You'll influence architectural... ...robust systems. This role requires strong backend systems and API development skills, alongside...Platform
- OpenAI is seeking backend engineers to design and scale systems driving AI in finance. You'll own the development lifecycle and collaborate with teams to deliver effective solutions. Ideal candidates have 4+ years of experience and proficiency in backend languages. Join...Platform
$140k - $180k
Our client, an early-stage AI Startup, is hiring a Founding Engineer to join their team in San Francisco. The successful candidate will play a key role in designing and scaling a multi‑tenant, AI‑native platform, from building the semantic foundation that allows autonomous...Platform$150k - $300k
...the Company A Seed-stage AI company (founded 2024, $7.5M raised) building... ...Industry: AI Tools. The Role A founding, backend & infrastructure-heavy engineering role on a small, talent-dense team.... ...'ll be doing Architect, build, and scale core backend systems powering...Full timeH1bWork at officeVisa sponsorship$225k - $285k
A tech startup in San Francisco is seeking a Backend Staff Software Engineer to help scale their core platform. You will mentor engineers, establish coding standards, and drive the technical roadmap for new product ideas. Candidates must have over 5 years of experience,...Platform- ...Role This is a unique 1-of-1 founding engineer position at an early‑stage... ...startup building a real‑time platform focused on digital human connection... ...culture as the company scales quickly. You'll help... ...technical foundation for a consumer product centered on meaningful...Platform
- ...networking company in San Francisco is seeking a Backend Engineer to build critical infrastructure for their network-as-a-service platform. In this role, you will handle production systems that require high reliability, scale solutions across cloud infrastructure, and...Platform
- An innovative tech company in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Backend Engineer to build an AI-powered knowledge platform. This role involves shaping product development, defining technical direction, and working on backend systems, APIs, and databases. Candidates should...PlatformFlexible hours
- Perplexity AI in San Francisco is looking for a skilled backend engineer to design, implement, and scale high-traffic APIs. The ideal candidate will have... ...Python, Go, or Rust, and a strong understanding of cloud platforms, preferably AWS. You will work on cutting-edge...Platform
- A growing AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to design, build, and scale backend systems for their AI agent platform. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of backend or full-stack engineering experience. You will lead complex features from...PlatformImmediate start
- ...finance in an intelligent platform. We're on a mission to... ...dollar programs. Founded by early Benchling leaders... .... We're looking for engineers who are excited about... ...We're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our... ...foundational systems that will scale, balancing the speed...Platform
- ...About The Role As a Senior Backend Engineer , you will play a critical role in designing and... ...and engineering and product team to scale our platform, optimize performance, and develop robust... ..., 7-Eleven and Woolworths. Nash was founded in 2021 by Mahmoud Ghulman (2x...PlatformWork at officeFlexible hours
$160k - $225k
...The Role As a Founding Engineer at Straia, you’ll work directly with a small team including... ...(Nikki) to design, build, and scale the core infrastructure of our platform. This is a 0 → 1 opportunity to... ..., with a strong emphasis on backend systems (Node.js, TypeScript, Postgres...PlatformWork at office- ...growing fintech startup in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to architect a data platform that transforms mortgage lending for self-employed... ...ownership of building resilient data pipelines and scalable backend solutions, impacting millions by automating non-QM...PlatformSelf employment
- ...About Grid We founded Grid to design future-proof solutions... ...hard way. After our consumer business fell victim... ...set out to create a platform that’s more of a... ...Mentor junior to mid level engineers while also holding them... ..., etc History of scaling and optimizing performance...PlatformFull timeHome officeNight shift
- ...End Web Developer ABC Industries was founded in 1962 and is one of the leading providers... ...of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3... ..., including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes...PlatformLocal area
$175k - $225k
Job Title Founding Engineer - Backend & Data Platform Salary $175,000 - $225,000 + Equity Company Description Greenline - Fast-growing fintech startup Job... ...engineering and model evaluation, with the ability to consume and debug ML‑driven systems effectively. #J-18808-...PlatformSelf employmentRemote work- We are hiring a Founding Software Engineer in San Francisco. We are building a small, talent-dense team. This role will define the engineering... ..., and developer experience. Architect, build, and scale core backend systems powering document intelligence and VLM-based workflows...
- ...Systems in San Francisco is seeking a Founding Engineer to own systems that facilitate clinical... ...financial workflows. You will build and scale distributed systems, focusing on automation... ...experience in distributed systems and backend infrastructure. This is an early...
- ...integrating the familiarity of consumer messaging apps with... ...through their preferred messaging platforms while upholding the highest... ...About the Role Title: Sr. Backend Engineer Function: Engineering... ...distributed infrastructure at scale. ~ Built SDKs or platforms...PlatformWorldwideFlexible hours
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