Overview
Skills
Job Details
Our client, a Seed-stage GenAI startup in Cambridge, MA, is hiring a Senior Back-End Engineer. Work with the founding team on cutting-edge AI, shape product & architecture, and impact enterprise software creation. Competitive pay $150K $200K + equity, onsite.
About Our Client
Our client is a Seed-stage Generative AI startup in Cambridge, MA, on a mission to automate custom software creation and redefine the future of software development.
Backed by tier-1 investors and led by founders with multiple successful exits and dozens of Generative AI patents, the company is building a founding engineering team to tackle some of the hardest problems in enterprise software.
The Role
They are seeking a Senior Back-End Engineer to own and shape major components of their platform. You ll work closely with the CTO and founding team, influencing product, architecture, and technical strategy.
This role is perfect for FAANG-level engineers who want:
To make an outsized impact in a fast-growing startup.
To work with cutting-edge Generative AI technologies.
To shape company culture, processes, and technical practices from the ground up.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and ship backend systems in production.
Use Generative AI tools to enhance software quality and productivity.
Make technical architecture decisions with a long-term view on speed, safety, and scalability.
Collaborate closely with sales, design, and engineering teams in an in-person environment.
Take ownership of your code and ensure smooth operation across the software lifecycle.
Learn quickly and solve problems in unfamiliar technologies or domains.
Communicate openly and align the team on technical decisions.
Required Skills & Expertise
Strong backend experience in Python, Terraform, and Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with Node.js, NuxtJS, Express.js, or other backend frameworks.
Cloud platforms: Google Cloud, AWS, Azure.
Programming languages: Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Java, C++, Go.
APIs & RPCs: REST, gRPC, GraphQL.
Databases: SQL, NoSQL, Postgres, MongoDB, Firebase.
CI/CD: Jenkins, CircleCI, GitLab or similar.
Source control: Git, Perforce.
Microservices architecture experience.
Bonus / Ways to Stand Out
Familiarity with AI/ML platforms: OpenAI, Anthropic, HuggingFace, Vertex AI, Bedrock, SageMaker.
Experience building enterprise-scale applications with high availability (>99% SLA).
Prior startup or enterprise software experience.
What You ll Get
Competitive salary & equity in a high-growth GenAI startup.
Paid medical, dental, vision coverage for you and dependents.
401(k) with 4% match.
Flexible PTO, vacation, and remote work days.
State-of-the-art hardware and software tools.
Opportunity to redefine software development at enterprise scale.
Collaborative, energizing Cambridge office environment with other startups.
Unlimited snacks, coffee, and a culture that prioritizes focus, creativity, and wellbeing.
Culture & Values
Fast-paced decision-making: good today > perfect tomorrow.
Low-ego, high-output team.
Promotes restorative habits for optimal mental performance.
Emphasis on work-life balance, leaving the office in time for family dinners.
You will need autonomy, curiosity, and a passion for solving hard problems.
Hiring Process
10-minute intro call
4 interviews with technical and leadership team
Offer and timeline for acceptance