Senior Backend Engineer - AI/LLM Startup | $150K-$200K + Equity | NYC (Onsite)
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Senior Backend Engineer - AI/LLM Startup | $150K-$200K + Equity | NYC (Onsite/Remote)
Build the Core Infrastructure Powering the AI Revolution
AI is the biggest platform shift since the internet. Be part of a well-funded, cutting-edge startup backed by Rebel Fund, Eastlink Capital, Arash Ferdowsi (co-founder of Dropbox), Dharmesh Shah (co-founder of Hubspot), and other top investors. We've raised $9.5M to create the foundation for companies bringing AI into production.
Now, we're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help design, build, and own the mission-critical systems that power AI-driven applications. If you're excited about scaling infrastructure, optimizing AI workloads, and solving hard backend challenges in a fast-moving environment, this is your chance to be part of something game-changing.
Why This Role?
Design, build, and own critical backend infrastructure supporting AI-powered applications.
Solve complex engineering challenges in Python, Django, Flask, Postgres, and Google Cloud.
Build and optimize high-scale, low-latency systems for AI/LLM-based workloads.
Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and build solutions that power real-world AI applications.
Operate in a fast-moving startup environment where you'll have full ownership of projects and decisions.
Who You Are
4-6 years of backend engineering experience (including at least 1-2 senior-level roles).
Deep expertise in Python and experience with Django, Flask, Postgres, Google Cloud.
Startup experience (Seed-Series B preferred)-you've built and scaled systems in high-growth environments.
DevOps/Infra knowledge (Kubernetes, Helm, cloud infrastructure) is a strong plus.
You thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.
You're passionate about AI and excited to shape the future of production AI.
The Perks
Competitive Salary: $150K-$200K + Highly Competitive Equity (10-year exercise window)
NYC Onsite
Career Growth - Work directly with top AI founders & investors, positioning yourself as a future startup leader
Premium Healthcare & PTO
Ready to Build the Future?
This isn't just another backend engineering job.
It's a chance to work on the forefront of AI and LLMs, solve deeply technical problems, and build foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI products.
Apply now and take your place at the heart of the AI revolution!
Build the Core Infrastructure Powering the AI Revolution
AI is the biggest platform shift since the internet. Be part of a well-funded, cutting-edge startup backed by Rebel Fund, Eastlink Capital, Arash Ferdowsi (co-founder of Dropbox), Dharmesh Shah (co-founder of Hubspot), and other top investors. We've raised $9.5M to create the foundation for companies bringing AI into production.
Now, we're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer to help design, build, and own the mission-critical systems that power AI-driven applications. If you're excited about scaling infrastructure, optimizing AI workloads, and solving hard backend challenges in a fast-moving environment, this is your chance to be part of something game-changing.
Why This Role?
- Own & Scale Core Systems - Architect, optimize, and scale high-performance backend infrastructure for AI applications.
- Tackle Hard Problems - Work on prompt chaining, fine-tuning infrastructure, multimodality, and more-the biggest challenges in AI today.
- Join an Elite Engineering Culture - Work alongside high-caliber engineers from top startups and research institutions.
- Be a Founding Technical Leader - Your work will define the product and culture of the company as it scales.
- VC-Backed with Real Traction - Investors include YC W23, Rebel Fund, Eastlink Capital, and AI industry pioneers.
Design, build, and own critical backend infrastructure supporting AI-powered applications.
Solve complex engineering challenges in Python, Django, Flask, Postgres, and Google Cloud.
Build and optimize high-scale, low-latency systems for AI/LLM-based workloads.
Collaborate with customers to understand their needs and build solutions that power real-world AI applications.
Operate in a fast-moving startup environment where you'll have full ownership of projects and decisions.
Who You Are
4-6 years of backend engineering experience (including at least 1-2 senior-level roles).
Deep expertise in Python and experience with Django, Flask, Postgres, Google Cloud.
Startup experience (Seed-Series B preferred)-you've built and scaled systems in high-growth environments.
DevOps/Infra knowledge (Kubernetes, Helm, cloud infrastructure) is a strong plus.
You thrive in fast-paced, high-ownership environments.
You're passionate about AI and excited to shape the future of production AI.
The Perks
Competitive Salary: $150K-$200K + Highly Competitive Equity (10-year exercise window)
NYC Onsite
Career Growth - Work directly with top AI founders & investors, positioning yourself as a future startup leader
Premium Healthcare & PTO
Ready to Build the Future?
This isn't just another backend engineering job.
It's a chance to work on the forefront of AI and LLMs, solve deeply technical problems, and build foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI products.
Apply now and take your place at the heart of the AI revolution!