About the company
Our client is a fast-growing technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop and maintain server-side services, APIs and data workflows for a multi-product software platform. Collaborate with research and engineering colleagues to keep infrastructure reliable as usage grows, taking projects from early concept to live production.
What you'll do
- Develop dependable server-side services and data workflows that support several products.
- Plan infrastructure that stays efficient as usage expands.
- Contribute across external-facing, research-facing and internal tooling applications.
- Work with research colleagues to refine the systems that gather their data.
- Maintain APIs and services relied on by a large daily user population.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years of backend engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Background in a fast-moving startup rather than solely large, established organizations.
- History of taking new initiatives from nothing to launch and showing clear business results.
- Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live environment.
- A computer science degree from a strong program, or equivalent experience.
Bonus points
- Domain experience in audio, machine learning or data infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL or AWS.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year
- Equity
- Unlimited paid time off
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- FSA and HSA access
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
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