Software Engineer - Backend

Software Engineer, Backend As one of Augment's first engineers, work directly with the founders and own all engineering infrastructure. Join our tight-knit team to go from zero to one and bring our product to life. Looking for an absolute crusher with a no-BS attitude & get-it-done mentality. 🧑‍💻 You will: Develop new products, features, and integrations Design robust end-to-end systems supporting transactions worth hundreds of millions of dollars Take ownership of all engineering infrastructure and product deliverables Enhance our technical architecture, infrastructure, security, tools, testing, and code quality Contribute to team culture and assist with recruitment efforts 🧑‍🔬 You'd fit in well if you: Enjoy building products and engineering infrastructure from scratch Have strong CS fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and systems design Write clean, robust code with a disciplined approach to testing Thrive in environments with ambiguity and uncertainty 👨‍🔧 Skills we love Experience with a modern programming language (Go, React.js, Python, Scala) with substantial code contributions Knowledge of public cloud platforms (AWS, GCP) Strong understanding of relational databases (MySQL) Experience with serverless technologies (AWS Lambda) Passion for fintech & marketplaces 🏭 Our engineering stack & processes Frontend: Next.js Backend: Go, Bash, Python Infrastructure: AWS, Lambda, S3, CloudFront, MySQL Extensive integrations with SendGrid, Twilio, and third-party data providers Rigorous code reviews Continuous integration and automated deployment (multiple releases daily) 🏄‍♂️ Benefits Competitive salary Meaningful equity in an early-stage high growth company 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees Remote or hybrid at one of our offices in San Francisco, NYC, or Austin The US base salary range for this full-time position is between $120k - $220k annually. The pay offered for this position may vary based on several individual factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package may also include additional components/benefits depending on the specific role. This information will be shared if an employment offer is extended.