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Back End Engineer
you.com
Remote
Mid
San Francisco (Remote)
About the Role
A leading AI-powered search and productivity platform is seeking a Backend Engineer to design, build, and scale systems that power advanced AI-driven products. This role is central to creating fast, secure, and reliable infrastructure that serves millions of users, while supporting the mission to deliver transparent, privacy-focused, and user-first technology.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain scalable backend systems for AI-powered applications
- Enhance platform speed, security, and reliability to support millions of users
- Develop and optimize SQL/NoSQL databases and data pipelines
- Reduce technical debt through refactoring and improved architecture
- Define and enforce best practices for scalability and long-term maintainability
- Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on deployment and monitoring
- Contribute to and integrate open-source technologies
Qualifications
- Proven experience with high-performance REST/RPC services
- Strong background in scalable database design (SQL & NoSQL)
- Familiarity with Kubernetes, deployment pipelines, and system-level debugging
- Track record in open-source contribution (preferred)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to create maintainable solutions
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities for cross-functional collaboration
Benefits
- Competitive salary with immediate 401(k) vesting and 3% match
- Full health coverage for employees (75% for dependents)
- Flexible PTO, 11 U.S. holidays, and a December company-wide break
- $500 home office stipend + $1,200 annual health & wellness allowance
- 12 weeks paid parental leave (U.S.)
- Regular in-person gatherings in San Francisco and New York hubs
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