Backend developer Jobs in Newark, NJ

Do you want to be part of the core team building truly AI-native helpful experiences across the consumer space? Do you want to be at the cutting edge of what is next in the AI space but apply it to something of true value in the real world?

At Verneek, we are on a mission to build the most helpful AI that augments the knowledge of anyone, anywhere, at any time! As opposed to the mainstream, we believe that the way to bring domain-general AI to the masses is to apply it one domain at a time, through AIs with deep domain expertise. We were on this journey before it got the hottest thing on the face of the planet! Come join some OGs in this so-called "generative AI" space and invent what is yet to be the future!

If you are craving to learn something new every day while working at the cutting edge of AI, Verneek could be a perfect opportunity for you: a deep-tech AI startup, where you'd get to learn, innovate, and leave your mark every single hour of every day.

We are looking for a stellar & highly ambitious Software Engineer specializing in Go as a core employee to help build robust backend systems supporting the Verneek AI platform! You'll get to work on complex AI research problems, but all grounded on our proprietary AI platform. It is all much more rewarding and influential than working on beating AI benchmarks! :)

Every day, you'll get to solve unique, highly complex, and socially impactful problems. This is an early-stage startup, so we'll be moving super-fast and there will be no legacy obstacles on your way to make a significant impact. Whatever you do every hour of every day counts!!

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and integration strategies
• Troubleshoot and optimize existing backend systems for performance and reliability
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on testing
• Ensure system security, data protection, and adherence to compliance standards
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
• 3+ years of professional experience in developing backend systems using Go
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Ability to work in an agile environment with rapid iteration cycles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges

Benefits

Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets

Transportation Benefits

401K matching contributions
Flexible PTO

Visa/Green Card Sponsorship
Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship

About Verneek

Verneek is an early-stage deep-tech AI startup, based in the NYC area, founded by a team of leading AI research scientists and backed by a group of world-renowned business and scientific luminaries. Our mission is to build the most helpful AI for anyone, anywhere, at anytime. We are obsessed with what we do and we have fun doing it. Read more about verneek here: https://www.verneek.com/about-verneek and make sure to watch all our introductory videos and yearly recaps here: https://www.verneek.com/culture.

Verneek Culture

It’s often hard to put “culture” into words, perhaps you can get a visual sense of our culture here: https://www.verneek.com/culture. We all obsessively love what we do, care about each other, share all sorts of meals together, celebrate all kinds of events together, and work tirelessly with the excitement of making a difference through AI innovation. We are enjoying the journey, and going through all the ups and downs together.

Although we have come a very long way in setting the foundations of our unique company, but we still have ways to go and you can help shape our culture! The core Verneek team plays a crucial role in further shaping the culture of the company moving forward. We are looking for highly ambitious and tremendously driven individuals who can take the lead in driving various aspects of the company, and help us shape its lasting impact.