About the company
Our client is a fast-growing technology company.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop and maintain server-side services, APIs and data workflows for a multi-product software platform. Collaborate with research and engineering colleagues to keep infrastructure reliable as usage grows, taking projects from early concept to live production.
What you'll do
- Develop dependable server-side services and data workflows that support several products.
- Plan infrastructure that stays efficient as usage expands.
- Contribute across external-facing, research-facing and internal tooling applications.
- Work with research colleagues to refine the systems that gather their data.
- Maintain APIs and services relied on by a large daily user population.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- At least 2 years of backend engineering experience.
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript.
- Background in a fast-moving startup rather than solely large, established organizations.
- History of taking new initiatives from nothing to launch and showing clear business results.
- Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live environment.
- A computer science degree from a strong program, or equivalent experience.
Bonus points
- Domain experience in audio, machine learning or data infrastructure.
- Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL or AWS.
Benefits
Compensation and benefits
- Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year
- Equity
- Unlimited paid time off
- Health, dental and vision coverage
- Retirement plan
- FSA and HSA access
Location and work model
- San Francisco, CA, United States
- On-site, 5 days per week in office
- Full-time
Skills Required
- At least 2 years of backend engineering experience
- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript
- Experience in a fast-moving startup environment
- Experience taking new initiatives from inception to launch and demonstrating business results
- Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live production environment
- Computer science degree from a strong program or equivalent experience
- Domain experience in audio, machine learning, or data infrastructure
- Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL, or AWS
What We Do
Raydar is a talent acquisition and business consulting firm that connects world-class and emerging talent with growing organizations. It supports companies through team development, strategic hiring, and customized growth solutions, helping clients recruit roles such as engineers, product managers, executives, legal counsel, and quantitative traders. Raydar focuses on understanding each organization’s needs, culture, and long-term goals to build high-impact teams.
