Backend Software Engineer (YC experience)
At a glance
Mid-level Backend Engineering role at Pragmatike. San Francisco · full-time · $200,000–$400,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build backend services in TypeScript, Python, and Go, moving features from concept to release
- Design APIs and distributed services, then create data handling and asynchronous workflows
- Set up service structures and integrations while strengthening performance, reliability, and scale
- Add monitoring, logging, and observability, and deliver well-tested, maintainable code
- Contribute to architecture decisions and coordinate with Product and engineering colleagues
What you bring
- At least four years of professional backend engineering experience
- Strong ability in TypeScript, Python, or Go, plus a record of shipping APIs and backend services
- Solid database and data modeling knowledge, with familiarity in distributed systems and asynchronous processing
- Strong testing practices and sound software engineering fundamentals
Who this fits
This role suits a backend engineer who has worked in a YC-backed or venture-backed startup and can contribute to frontend as well as backend work. It is full-time and on-site in San Francisco, with fluent English required.
From the employer
Location: San Francisco, California — On-site
Compensation: $180,000–$300,000 USD
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Fluent English required
Type: Full-time
Tech Stack: TypeScript, Python, Go
About the Opportunity
Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing technology company building sophisticated software systems and infrastructure at scale.
We are seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer with experience in YC-backed or Venture backed start-ups who can work across frontend and backend systems and take features from initial concept through production.
What You'll Do
Build production backend services using TypeScript, Python, and Go.
Design and implement scalable APIs and distributed services.
Develop data processing and asynchronous workflows.
Design robust service architectures and integrations.
Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
Implement monitoring, logging, and observability.
Write high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code.
Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
Work closely with Product and other engineering teams.
What We're Looking For
4+ years of backend software engineering experience.
Strong experience with TypeScript, Python, or Go.
Experience building production APIs and backend services.
Strong understanding of databases and data modeling.
Familiarity with distributed systems and asynchronous processing.
Strong testing and software engineering practices.
Excellent problem-solving skills.
Willingness to work on-site in San Francisco.
Nice to Have
Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.
Event-driven architecture.
Microservices.
High-volume transactional systems.
AI/ML infrastructure.
Startup or scale-up experience.
Why Join?
Our client is building highly scalable technology that sits at the core of critical business operations, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex systems, large-scale integrations, and real-world technical challenges.
You'll join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where ownership is encouraged, decisions are made quickly, and engineers have meaningful influence on architecture, product direction, and engineering culture.
This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging backend problems, work with modern technologies, and grow alongside an ambitious team building for scale.
Full benefit package and competitive compensation.
Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
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