Backend Engineer
Core
Design and scale backend systems, APIs, and services for an open-source developer infrastructure platform enabling AI applications to connect to real-world data.
Role type
Senior & Staff Backend Engineer (Developer Infrastructure)
Builds
Developer interfaces (APIs, SDKs, UIs), runtime, and core platform services for AI agents and apps.
Domain
Developer tools, API infrastructure, and AI application integration.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Backend engineering, API design, system scalability, database management, Node.js, open-source maintenance, performance optimization.
Preferred skills
Developer empathy, product mindset, startup autonomy, incident response.
Technologies
Node.js, open-source platforms.
Responsibilities
Design and scale backend systems and APIs; build developer interfaces and runtime; optimize performance and reliability; collaborate with customers on integration challenges; shape product roadmap and strategy; maintain open-source repository.
Seniority
Senior (5+ years) and Staff (10+ years), hands-on IC with high ownership.
