Backend Engineer

Description

• Build core platform systems: data pipelines, integration framework, API infrastructure, and developer tooling. • Design scalable data models and storage strategies for complex CRM workflows and AI capabilities. • Establish observability, monitoring, and performance standards as we scale to thousands of customers. • Create platform standards: API patterns, service design, testing frameworks, and deployment practices. • Own critical technical decisions: infrastructure choices, architectural patterns, and technology selection. • Partner with founders on technical strategy, balancing innovation with pragmatic execution.

Requirements

• 6+ years building distributed systems and platform infrastructure. • Strong expertise in database design, query optimization, and managing data at scale. • Proficient in TypeScript, Javascript, Node.js, React, Next.js, and Postgres. • Experience building developer-facing infrastructure: APIs, SDKs, or internal tooling. • Pragmatic technical decision-making: balancing technical excellence with business impact. • Strong operational instincts: monitoring, alerting, debugging, and incident response. • Excellent communication—translate complex technical concepts for various audiences. • Startup experience preferred—you've built 0-to-1 products or scaled through hypergrowth. • Bonus: Experience with AI/ML infrastructure, LLM APIs, or vector databases. • Bonus: Open source contributions or technical writing demonstrating expertise.

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