Backend EngineerAdaption • San Francisco, CA, United States
Backend Engineer
Adaption • San Francisco, CA, United States
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[job_card.job_description]3+ years of professional backend software development experience Strong proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Go, Rust, Python, Node.js) Extensive database experience with both SQL and NoSQL systems Cloud platform experience (AWS, GCP, or Azure) API design and development experience with REST and / or GraphQL Version control proficiency with Git and collaborative development workflows Experience with distributed systems and microservices architectures DevOps and infrastructure experience with Docker, Kubernetes, CI / CD Message queuing systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ) Startup experience or demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direction Product mindset with understanding of user experience and business metrics Competitive salary + meaningful equity Learning and development budget to support your growth as you adapt Comprehensive medical benefits and generous PTO Annual travel stipend to explore somewhere new—because building global technology means staying adaptable to new places and perspectives Mission‑driven team shaping the future of intelligence, where you’ll enjoy high ownership and the opportunity to make a career‑defining impact
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About Us
We believe the future is adaptable, and not one-size-fits‑all. We will lead in real‑time efficient adaptation that combines algorithm with innovative interface design. Our global team—based in SF and beyond—brings together top talent in AI innovation. Backed by world‑class investors, we’re building Adaptable Intelligence.
The Role
You’ll be one of our first engineering hires, working directly with our founders to build, iterate, and scale our core product. You’ll be in a central position interfacing with frontend engineers, systems engineers, and infrastructure engineers to deliver scalable, secure, and high‑performing solutions that improve user experience and support business growth. This is a rare opportunity to have massive impact and shape the technical foundation of a growing company.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust backend services and APIs to support our core product
- Ship fast and iterate quickly based on user feedback and data insights
- Architect scalable systems that can grow with our user base and business needs
- Optimize application performance for high throughput and low latency
- Collaborate directly with founders on product strategy and technical decisions
- Establish engineering best practices including code review, testing, and deployment processes
- Mentor future team members as we grow the engineering organization
- Wear multiple hats and tackle whatever needs to be done to move the company forward
Qualifications
Nice to have
What we offer
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Technology, Information and Internet
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