Senior Backend Engineer: Platform & Distributed Systems
Alterion Inc
Alterion is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco to design and build core backend and distributed systems. This hands-on role involves technical ownership without people management, directly collaborating with founders on architecture. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of experience with backend systems, proficiency in languages such as Rust or Python, and a strong understanding of cloud-native services. Competitive compensation and meaningful equity are offered. #J-18808-Ljbffr Alterion Inc
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