Staff/Senior Backend Engineer

A fast-scaling B2B SaaS company headquartered in New York, they're building a world-class engineering team in Manhattan and Buenos Aires to solve one of the most ambitious and high-impact problems in enterprise AI.

They are on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence.

They just closed a $180M Series D led by Sequoia Capital to build the platform companies rely on to understand and control their AI presence—pioneering Answer Engine Optimization and marketing to superintelligence.

What you’ll do

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics

• Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval

• Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data

• Ensure system security, performance, and reliability across the stack

• Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver high-impact features

• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability

Who you are

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise

• Experience in Python or Rust, open to other backend stacks with experience in scalable backend architecture.

• Deep understanding of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP systems, including query optimization

• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning

• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.

Location

This is an on-site role, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact.

The total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible equipment: Laptop and office setup covered so you can work the way you work best.

• Food & transport: Meals and rides home covered on late nights.

• $150 USD/month wellness stipend: Spend it on fitness, gear, or whatever keeps you at your best.

• Flexible PTO: Vacation within normal ranges, taken when it makes sense for you and the team.

• Occasional travel: Some trips are part of the role — fully covered when they come up.

• Relocation support: Full relocation package available, including for candidates moving from other states.

If this role aligns with your background and interests, they'd love to hear from you.