About the Company

This fast-growing startup is addressing a massive global challenge in retail inventory management, helping modern commerce brands make smarter, faster, data-driven decisions to reduce stockouts and overstock. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs with successful exits and backed by leading VC firms, the company has established itself as a key player in inventory planning technology. AI is a core driver of its future growth and product evolution.

The Opportunity

The team is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer to join a newly formed AI-focused pod. This role is ideal for someone who values high-quality engineering and understands that strong architecture and well-defined specifications are critical in an increasingly AI-driven development landscape.

You will lead the design and implementation of backend systems, with a focus on scalability, performance, and security, owning the full lifecycle from concept to production. The role is highly cross-functional, partnering closely with Product, Customer Success, Marketing, and Sales, and reports directly to the Head of AI. It offers high visibility, autonomy, and strong growth potential as the company scales.

What They’re Looking For

• Strong backend experience with Python (Django), Go, and GraphQL
• Solid expertise in PostgreSQL (schema design, query optimization, migrations)
• Experience with Redis or similar caching tools
• Hands-on experience with AWS (Lambda, S3, ECS, RDS, Kinesis)
• Familiarity with Terraform (IaC)
• Experience with serverless and microservices architectures
• Proficiency with Docker and containerized environments
• Strong experience building RESTful APIs
• Ability to optimize systems for performance and scalability
• Experience with event-driven systems (e.g., SQS, RabbitMQ)
• Understanding of concurrency in Python/Go
• Familiarity with background processing tools (e.g., Step Functions, Celery)
• Experience with monitoring/logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Datadog)
• Knowledge of authentication and security best practices (OAuth, JWT)

Key Traits

• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on clean, scalable solutions
• Open to adopting new technologies and approaches
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, remote-first environments
• Self-driven and able to operate with high autonomy
• Collaborative, with strong English communication skills
• Motivated by building impactful, real-world products

Why Join

• Opportunity to tackle a large-scale, high-impact problem enhanced by AI
• Competitive compensation, including equity
• Fully remote setup with flexible time off
• Strong career growth potential in an early-stage, scaling company
• Direct impact on product and business outcomes
• Learning and development support
• Inclusive, diverse team culture