Advanced Backend Engineer

Advanced Backend EngineerSan Francisco Bay AreaAbout Polyhedra NetworkWe are building next-generation distributed systems that combine traditional backend engineering with modern AI capabilities. Our platform serves millions of users while maintaining high performance and reliability.About The RoleWe're seeking an Advanced Backend Engineer who can architect and implement highly scalable systems while effectively leveraging AI tools and technologies for development and optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in distributed systems and modern AI-assisted development practices.AI Tool Proficiency RequirementsExpert-level mastery of AI coding assistants and generation toolsDemonstrated ability to architect systems that effectively integrate AI-generated codeStrong experience using AI for API design and implementationAdvanced skills in prompt engineering and AI tool customizationExperience building AI-assisted development workflows and automationWhat You Will DoDesign and implement highly scalable distributed systemsDevelop AI-powered microservices and APIsCreate intelligent caching and data management systemsOptimize system performance using both traditional and AI-based approachesDesign and implement fault-tolerant distributed servicesCreate efficient data processing pipelinesImplement secure and scalable API architecturesDevelop real-time processing systemsMentor junior engineers and contribute to architectural decisionsRequired QualificationsB.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field from a top-tier university7+ years of backend development experienceExpert knowledge of distributed systems and microservices architectureStrong proficiency in multiple programming languages (Go, Rust, Java, Python)Demonstrated experience using AI tools for code generation and problem-solvingExpert-level knowledge of databases and caching systemsExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)Strong background in system design and architectureProven track record of building scalable systemsPreferred QualificationsExperience with real-time processing systemsKnowledge of AI/ML deployment architecturesExpertise in distributed consensus algorithmsBackground in automated system optimizationExperience with container orchestrationUnderstanding of network protocols and optimizationACM-ICPC Regional or World Finals medalistUSACO (USA Computing Olympiad) Gold/Platinum awardTop-tier algorithmic competition achievementsTechnical SkillsDistributed systems designMicroservices architectureDatabase design and optimizationAPI design and implementationCloud infrastructure managementContainer orchestrationPerformance optimizationSecurity best practicesRequired Tools & TechnologiesGo/Rust/Java/PythonDocker/KubernetesSQL and NoSQL databasesMessage queuing systemsCloud platformsMonitoring and logging systemsCI/CD toolsAI coding assistantsWhat We OfferWork on challenging technical problemsCompetitive compensation packageProfessional development budgetLatest development tools and resourcesHealth and retirement benefitsFlexible working hours