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Senior Backend Engineer
Company Description: VC-backed fintech infrastructure startup
Job Description:
As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will design and build high-performance infrastructure for a growing financial technology platform. You will work on complex distributed systems, ensuring reliability and scalability while collaborating with a high-caliber technical team. This is a critical role in shaping the core architecture of a platform poised to disrupt modern financial services.
Location: New York City, USA
Why this role is remarkable:
Join a high-performance engineering culture where technical excellence and ownership are prioritized from day one
Backed by top-tier VCs, providing the stability of a well-funded environment with the high-upside potential of an early-stage venture
Work in a dense, collaborative NYC-based team comprised of graduates from world-leading technical institutions
What you will do:
Architect and maintain scalable backend services using high-performance languages and modern cloud infrastructure
Lead the development of mission-critical features from technical design through to production deployment
Optimize system performance and reliability to handle high-throughput financial data processing
The ideal candidate:
2-10 years of professional software engineering experience, preferably within a fast-paced startup or fintech environment
Strong academic background with a degree from a top-tier university and a deep understanding of computer science fundamentals
Proficiency in systems programming, with a strong preference for Rust or a desire to master it professionally
Who are Jack & Jill?
Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate.
Next steps
Step 1. Visit our website.
Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'.
Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions.
Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role.
Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction.
Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free.
We never post fake jobs
This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network.
Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description.
We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it.
Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.
Skills Required
- 2-10 years of professional software engineering experience
- Strong academic background with a degree from a top-tier university
- Proficiency in systems programming, preferably Rust
What We Do
Jack & Jill AI is an AI-powered recruiting platform that automates the job search process, offering assistance with applications, interview preparation, and job matching. It also helps companies find suitable candidates.
