Senior Software Engineer, Backend — Frontier Data

📋 Description

• Own major backend systems for frontier data products from exploration to production.
• Build scalable services and pipelines for agent workflows with reliability.
• Architect modular backend systems for evolving product needs.
• Operate in high-ambiguity environments; break down open-ended problems fast.
• Partner cross-functionally with product, research/ML, and infra teams.
• Improve performance and cost efficiency via thoughtful architecture.

🎯 Requirements

• 5+ years of full-time software engineering experience.
• Strong backend fundamentals: distributed systems, API design, data modeling.
• Strong Docker experience with containerized development/production.
• Proven ability to ship quickly in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
• Experience building scalable systems: queues, async processing, data pipelines.
• Proficiency with SQL and modern database-backed apps.

🎁 Benefits

• Base salary range in SF/NY/Seattle: $216,200–$270,250 USD.
• Equity, health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Learning and development stipend; generous PTO.
• Potential commuter stipend; inclusive workplace.