Senior Backend Engineer
$200k - $275kRecruiting from Scratch
Senior Backend EngineerTitle of Role: Senior Backend EngineerLocation: New York, onsiteCompany Stage of Funding: Venture-Backed — ConsumerOffice Type: OnsiteSalary: $200K–$275KCompany DescriptionWe're representing a dynamic new dating service founded by the creator of a popular dating app. This company is focused on leveraging innovative technology and AI to enhance user experiences in the consumer space. With a mission to redefine connections, they are poised for significant growth and impact in the industry.What You Will DoDesign and implement scalable backend systems using Python and FastAPI to support a growing user base.Develop and maintain robust databases with PostgreSQL to ensure data integrity and performance.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate AI capabilities using OpenAI technologies.Optimize cloud infrastructure on GCP for reliability and efficiency in application deployment.Monitor and troubleshoot backend services to ensure optimal performance and user satisfaction.Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing to foster a culture of continuous improvement.Ideal Candidate Background6+ years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong focus on Python and FastAPI.Proficient in database management, particularly with PostgreSQL.Experience with cloud platforms, specifically Google Cloud Platform (GCP).Familiarity with AI integration, particularly using OpenAI technologies.Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.PreferredExperience with frontend technologies such as React to facilitate better collaboration with frontend teams.Previous work in the consumer tech sector, particularly in applications involving user engagement.Knowledge of best practices in software development and agile methodologies.Compensation and BenefitsThe salary for this role ranges from $200K to $275K, complemented by competitive equity options between 0.5% and 1%. This company offers a vibrant work environment with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
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Fin
New York, NY1 day ago - ...media, powered by fast, reliable, and deeply technical market infrastructure.About the rolePolymarket is looking for a senior/staff backend engineer to own the systems that connect our exchange to the outside world — market data distribution, order routing, and the high...Senior
- ...days in-office culture. Both founders are technical. Every engineer on the team has experience at early-stage startups. Several... ...to customers, make technical decisions, and ship. Role: Senior Backend Software Engineer We're a tiny engineering team building something...SeniorFull timeWork at office
Alpaca Health
New York, NY1 day ago $165 per hour
...DescriptionIf you say you have an idea and can covert that into a something beautiful, then you are the one we are looking for.As our Sr. Backend Engineer, you will be:You will develop efficient web services and APIsYou will participate in daily code deploys while working on...Senior- ...and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the RolePolymarket is launching perpetual futures and we're looking for Senior Backend Engineers to own the core systems that make it run. This is backend exchange engineering in the truest sense: low-latency order...Senior
- ...global media, powered by fast, reliable, and deeply technical market infrastructure.About the rolePolymarket is looking for a senior backend engineer to build and scale the payments infrastructure that powers deposits, withdrawals, and money movement across the platform....Senior
$150k - $300k
$150,000-$300,000 per annum New York, United States Permanent Senior Backend Engineer - New York My client is a well funded early stage startup building a high scale social platform from the ground up. They are focused on building persistent, high performance...SeniorPermanent employment$182.75k - $278.5k
...help change mental healthcare for the better. The Work Backend at Headway involves high-stakes logic. You’re building a reliable... ...that give providers their time back. The Insurance Billing Engine: We apply AI pragmatically ( blog ) to reduce administrative...SeniorFull timeFlexible hoursShift workHeadway
New York, NY1 day ago- ...market infrastructure.About The RolePolymarket is looking for a backend engineer to build the systems that power how markets are created,... ...time.You’ll be a core individual contributor working with other senior engineers to design, implement, and operate the systems that...Senior
- ...global media, powered by fast, reliable, and deeply technical market infrastructure.About the rolePolymarket is looking for a backend/product engineer to own the core domain APIs and data models that power our consumer-facing product.You’ll work at the intersection of...Senior
- ...Join SignalFire’s Talent Network for Founding Back-end Software Engineer Roles at VC-Backed Startups This is not an application for a... ...enterprise SaaS. We’re looking to connect with exceptional Founding Backend Engineers who are excited about building scalable, high-...SeniorFull time
Signal Fire Inc
New York, NY1 day ago $165k - $225k
...Salary range: $165k – $225k USD* We are looking for smart engineers who love to code, seek challenging problems, and appreciate recognition... ...full-stack, data, ML, and DevOps engineers to build scalable backend solutions as we continue to grow. We're a small team where...SeniorWork at officeRemote work- ...Kinvr is seeking a Senior/Staff Backend Engineer in New York City. Join a fast-growing travel tech company and contribute to complex booking systems, content and supplier integrations, and internal infrastructure. You will own epics end to end, collaborate with product...Senior
Kinvr
New York, NY10 hours ago - ...Lightning AI is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build the backend systems powering AI agent orchestration and execution. You’ll create scalable APIs and platform capabilities for tool use, workflow orchestration, memory, and state management. You’ll partner...Senior
Lightning Services Inc
New York, NY2 days ago - ...ubiquitous beacon of truth in global media and we need your help adding fuel to the fire.About the RolePolymarket is looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to join our DeFi Trading team and own core improvements to our exchange systems. You'll work across low-latency APIs, high-...SeniorImmediate start
- ...rePurpose Global is hiring a backend-focused engineer to design and maintain scalable server-side services and APIs. You will own our AWS-based infrastructure, drive modern DevOps practices, and contribute across the full development lifecycle. You should be proficient...SeniorRemote work
RePurpose Global
New York, NY3 days ago - ...OuterSignal, a startup building the customer intelligence layer for commerce, is seeking a senior backend engineer to own core systems and data pipelines. You’ll design scalable infra to process millions of orders, implement vector DB/RAG workflows, and ship end-to-end...Senior
Outersignal
New York, NY2 days ago - ...Tecla is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable backend services using NestJS and Node.js. You will model data across MongoDB and PostgreSQL and apply domain-driven design to create robust architectures. A key focus is designing, building...Senior
TECLA
New York, NY2 days ago - ...A fintech startup in New York is seeking an experienced backend engineer to scale their systems supporting financial document automation. The role entails assessment of current architecture and designing scalable solutions to handle increasing data volume and sensitivity...Senior
Heron Data
New York, NY2 days ago - ...Axon is seeking a backend-focused software engineer to join the Prepared team in New York City. This hybrid position involves tackling challenges in audio/video processing and AI, ensuring the stability and speed of mission-critical systems. Applicants should have at least...SeniorFlexible hours
Accreditation Council For Graduate Medical Education
New York, NY2 days ago $195.5k - $264.5k
...Pave is looking for an experienced backend engineer to lead critical services on their compensation intelligence platform. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in backend engineering, with a strong grasp of data-heavy applications using TypeScript...SeniorPave
New York, NY2 days ago- A leading global creator ecosystem is seeking a Senior / Staff Backend Engineer to architect and evolve the systems that power creator monetization and platform transactions. This remote role demands expertise in Node.js and TypeScript, focusing on building reliable backend...SeniorRemote work
VRChat Inc
New York, NY2 days ago - ...Stripe, etc. is highly desirable, but not required. Deep payments experience is mandatory. About the Role We are seeking a senior backend engineer to support a payment modernization initiative. You will work directly under the CTO to build and integrate payment orchestration...SeniorFull timeContract workRemote workFlexible hours
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New York, NY2 days ago - ...Senior Backend EngineerBevel is an AI Health Companion that helps people make smarter decisions about their health every day. Our app brings... ...from our users. We're looking for incredible Senior Backend Engineers to help us build an ambitious roadmap. You'll get an...SeniorWork at office
Bevel
New York, NY3 days ago - ...continuous code quality improvementUse test driven development (TDD) and maintain test coverageIntroduce engineering process improvements and tools (depending on seniority level)Mentoring/pair programming/leadership (depending on seniority level)Required6 years MIN...Senior
1872 Consulting
New York, NY3 days ago - ...Senior Backend EngineerWe're seeking a Senior Backend Engineer with a passion for systems architecture, data modeling, and large-scale workflow orchestration. In this role, you'll architect and implement features end-to-end across our backend services and infrastructure...SeniorWork at office
Tennr
New York, NY3 days ago - ...global media, powered by fast, reliable, and deeply technical market infrastructure.About the rolePolymarket is looking for a backend engineer to build the detection, monitoring, and case-management systems that keep our platform compliant and safe at scale.This role partners...Senior
- ...Chairs and Ophelia) and an ex-Amazon Alexa engineer who led AI/ML teams at Salesforce. We've... ...and the opportunity to own foundational backend systems at a critical inflection point.Mission... ...and architecture with the CTO and a senior engineer.Onsite Team Day (Half Day, NYC):...Senior
Anaphero: Automating patient-facing tasks. Happier clinician...
New York, NY3 days ago - ...Senior Backend EngineerEllipsis Labs is a profitable, venture-backed New York-based startup building sustainable and efficient DeFi protocols... ...Solana markets.Ellipsis Labs is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our team. As an early-stage startup, we appreciate bright...Senior
Ellipsis Labs
New York, NY3 days ago $40 per hour
...Senior Backend EngineerDoctronic | New York City ONSITE (Hybrid) | Reports to CEOThe MissionLet's make healthcare free and accessible to... ...programs at top universitiesPreference for founders, founding engineers, or extensive startup experienceIndependent problem solver who...SeniorDoctronic
New York, NY3 days ago
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