Backend Software Engineer

Our client is a stealth-mode startup based in New York, operating out of New York University Future Labs, focused on revolutionizing AI-driven growth platforms.
Their team is composed of talented professionals from top tech companies, united by the mission to solve real-world problems through innovative AI solutions.
As a Full Stack Software Engineer, you will play a critical role in shaping both our product development and business strategy.
We are looking for a dynamic individual to join our remote-friendly team and work on cutting-edge projects that will shape the future of AI-driven growth platforms.
Responsibilities: ? System Architecture & Backend Development: Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems powering AI-driven workflows and data services.
? API & Data Infrastructure: Build and optimize APIs, ETL pipelines, and microservices for high-volume data ingestion, processing, and delivery.
? AI & Automation Integration:Collaborate with ML engineers to support AI agent integration, enabling semi-autonomous growth actions like outreach, lead scoring, and segmentation.
? Cloud Infrastructure: Deploy, monitor, and optimize applications on AWS (or similar), with a focus on resilience, security, and cost-efficiency.
? Performance & Security: Ensure backend performance, stability, and data protection standards across all systems.
? Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product and design teams to translate business requirements into technical deliverables.
? Continuous Improvement: Stay up to date with emerging technologies, tools, and best practices in both software engineering and AI/ML.
Required Skills: ? Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
? Proficiency in Python (preferred) or other general-purpose languages (e.G., Go, Node.Js).
? Experience with backend frameworks such as FastAPI, Django, or Node.Js.
? Solid understanding of relational and non-relational databases (e.G., PostgreSQL, MongoDB).
? Experience designing and deploying cloud infrastructure (preferably AWS: EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS).
? Familiarity with CI/CD tools, Git, containerization (Docker), and serverless architecture.
? Ability to build and optimize ETL workflows and data pipelines.
? Strong experience integrating external APIs and third-party data sources.
? Strong grasp of security best practices and backend performance optimization.
? Experience working with LLM infrastructure, LangChain, or similar agent-based architectures.
? Methodologies & Tools: Comfort with Agile, version control systems (e.G., Git), and testing frameworks.
? Soft Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and a collaborative mindset.
? Startup Experience: Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and 0 to 1 product experience.
? Nice to have: Frontend Expertise: Solid foundation in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and experience with libraries/frameworks like React.Js and Angular.