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San Francisco, United StatesNot Disclosed

Senior Software Engineer at High-growth AI Infrastructure Startup

Join an elite engineering team at a well-funded AI infrastructure startup in San Francisco. This is a rare opportunity to build the foundational systems powering the next generation of intelligent applications. If you thrive on solving complex distributed systems challenges and want to have a massive impact on product direction, this role offers the perfect blend of technical depth and high-growth potential. Work alongside world-class talent and take ownership of critical backend architecture that will scale to meet the demands of global enterprise customers.

Overview

Role overview

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join an elite team building the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of AI applications. You will tackle complex distributed systems challenges, optimize high-performance data pipelines, and architect scalable backend services that power intelligent workflows for global enterprise clients in a fast-paced environment.

Company

About the company

High-growth AI infrastructure startup

Responsibilities

What you will do

  • Design and implement robust, scalable backend services and APIs to support complex AI-driven data processing.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define architectural standards and improve system performance and reliability.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture through rigorous code reviews and design discussions.

Candidate profile

Who this is a fit for

  • Deep expertise in modern backend languages such as Go, Python, or Rust, with a focus on high-performance systems.
  • Proven track record of building and scaling distributed systems or data infrastructure in a production environment.
  • Strong architectural intuition and a passion for solving ambiguous technical problems in the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

What makes it remarkable

Why this role is remarkable

  • Work at the cutting edge of AI infrastructure alongside a world-class engineering team from top-tier tech companies.
  • Backed by top-tier VCs, providing the stability of a well-funded venture with the agility of an early-stage startup.
  • Massive ownership over core product features with the opportunity to shape the technical roadmap from the ground up.

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