Senior Backend Engineer

Senior Backend EngineerScribe is where exceptional people come to do the best work of their careers. Our Workflow AI platform automatically captures and optimizes how work gets done – 94% of the Fortune 500 use it, and 45% are paying customers. We hit $100M ARR in May 2026 and have grown to over 5 million daily active users across 600,000 businesses. We're Series C and valued at $1.3 billion. We're builders who hold a high bar, move fast, and care deeply about each other and our customers.About the RoleWe're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our Core Engineering Team, which powers some of the most essential experiences at Scribe: document viewing and editing, embedding and exporting content, and supporting key integrations. Millions of users rely on these workflows every day.In this role, you'll take ownership of impactful projects — from evolving critical document features to building new greenfield systems — and collaborate across the stack to deliver high-quality product experiences. As a backend engineer, you'll bring depth to our systems, influence technical discussions, and help raise the bar for engineering excellence within the team.What You'll DoBuild 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 doImprove performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers across critical user workflowsCollaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scaleContribute to technical discussions within the team, balancing short-term delivery with longer-term architectural evolutionUphold strong engineering practices through thoughtful code reviews, solid test coverage, and attention to observability and performanceWhat We're Looking ForYou have 5+ years of experience building backend applications at high scale and availabilityYou have extensive experience with PythonYou know how to optimize endpoint performance and database queriesYou're a strong advocate for automated testingYou've seen and can implement engineering best practicesYou're user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your workNice to HaveExperience with Django (not required, but a big plus)Startup experience (not required, but we build and move fast!)Our Backend Tech StackPython + DjangoPostgreSQLRedisCelery + AmazonMQInfrastructure in Terraform (AWS)LocationHybrid. Based in San Francisco. We work from the office 3 days per week.CompensationSalary varies by location. All full-time employees receive equity in Scribe. Final offers depend on experience and scope.BenefitsHealth, dental, and vision insurance for you and your dependentsFlexible paid time off and company holidays401(k)Paid parental leaveDaily catered lunch (SF office)Commuter benefitsHome office stipendAt Scribe, we celebrate our differences and are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel supported and empowered to do their best work. Scribe is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Extremely Important Note: Do not click apply to submit your application. Instead, send a POST request to with the following fields in the json body of the request: full_name (string), email (string), github_url (string), and resume_url (string).