software engineer, backend developer experience Jobs in San Francisco

software engineer, backend developer experience

software engineer, developer experience Jobs in San Francisco

software engineer, developer experience

backend developer

DoorDash

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About the Team</h2>

The Backend Developer Experience (DevEx) team builds the core systems, tools, and environments that empower engineers to develop, test, and ship high-quality services quickly and confidently. We own and evolve the developer experience for DoorDash's backend monorepos, maintain the Bazel-based build ecosystem, provide the paved-path DevContainers-based development platform for engineers &amp; agentic workflows, and develop IDE and tooling. Our mission is to remove friction, improve iteration speed, and ensure a consistent, reliable developer experience across every stage of DoorDash's software development lifecycle.
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About the Role</h2>

As a Software Engineer on the Backend Developer Experience team, you will shape how engineers build, test, and ship code at DoorDash. You'll design and develop the core systems and tooling that backend engineers rely on every day, from Bazel language rules and monorepo libraries/workflows, to high-fidelity DevContainer environments, to agentic, productivity-enhancing AI workflows.

Your work will directly improve build and test performance, monorepo reliability, developer onboarding, and the overall productivity of thousands of engineers. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact, large-scale developer infrastructure that powers a global engineering organization.

Join us to help define the future of DoorDash's developer experience, build systems used daily across the company, and collaborate with a team committed to creating a fast, reliable, and joyful developer experience. You will report into the Engineering Manager of our Backend Developer Experience team in our Developer Platform organization. You must be located in either San Francisco, CA, Sunnyvale, CA, Los Angeles, CA, Seattle, WA, or New York, NY
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You're excited about this opportunity because you will&hellip;</h2>
<ul><li>Improve the developer workflow inside our monorepos through tooling, automation, and paved-path standards.</li>
<li>Build and evolve the Bazel-based backend build ecosystem, including rules for Go, Python, and Kotlin.</li>
<li>Develop and enhance DevContainer-based local and remote development environments that offer fast, consistent, and production-faithful developer workflows.</li>
<li>Create and extend IDE plugins and tooling that streamline code navigation, build/test, and rapid feedback loops.</li>
<li>Contribute to AI-native developer tooling, enabling intelligent workflows for code generation, testing, debugging, and knowledge retrieval.</li>
<li>Design and build robust, scalable internal systems with engineering excellence and long-term maintainability in mind.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">We're excited about you because&hellip;</h2>
<ul><li>You have 2+ years of experience in backend, infrastructure, or developer experience engineering.</li>
<li>You're proficient in Go, Python, Kotlin, or other modern backend languages.</li>
<li>You've worked with build systems (e.g., Bazel, Gradle) or have built developer tooling, frameworks, or platform components that improve developer productivity.</li>
<li>You have hands-on experience with large-scale monorepos and understand the challenges of operating in them.</li>
<li>You're familiar with Bazel, remote build execution, and build caching.</li>
<li>You have experience with DevContainers, IDE extensions, or other local development tooling.</li>
<li>You have knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud infrastructure.</li>
<li>You have a background in building AI-assisted developer tools or integrating LLM-backed workflows.</li>
<li>You're motivated by making engineers' lives better across the stack by improving developer workflows, performance, and reliability, and you enjoy eliminating toil and inefficiencies across the company.</li>
</ul><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">About DoorDash</h2>

At DoorDash, our mission to empower local economies shapes how our team members move quickly, learn, and reiterate in order to make impactful decisions that display empathy for our range of users&mdash;from Dashers to merchant partners to consumers. We are a technology and logistics company that started with door-to-door delivery, and we are looking for team members who can help us go from a company that is known for delivering food to a company that people turn to for any and all goods.
 
 
DoorDash is growing rapidly and changing constantly, which gives our team members the opportunity to share their unique perspectives, solve new challenges, and own their careers. We're committed to supporting employees' happiness, healthiness, and overall well-being by providing comprehensive benefits and perks including premium healthcare, wellness expense reimbursement, paid parental leave and more.
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Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion</h2>

We're committed to growing and empowering a more inclusive community within our company, industry, and cities. That's why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of people from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that true innovation happens when everyone has room at the table and the tools, resources, and opportunity to excel.

Statement of Non-Discrimination: In keeping with our beliefs and goals, no employee or applicant will face discrimination or harassment based on: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability status, or veteran status. Above and beyond discrimination and harassment based on &quot;protected categories,&quot; we also strive to prevent other subtler forms of inappropriate behavior (i.e., stereotyping) from ever gaining a foothold in our office. Whether blatant or hidden, barriers to success have no place at DoorDash. We value a diverse workforce &ndash; people who identify as women, non-binary or gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, American Indian or Native Alaskan, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, differently-abled, caretakers and parents, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Thank you to the Level Playing Field Institute for this statement of non-discrimination.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

If you need any accommodations, please inform your recruiting contact upon initial connection.</div></div>

Software Engineer, Backend Developer Experience

Mercor

<div>
 
 1. Role Overview
 
 
 
 Mercor is partnering with a leading AI research group to enhance the performance and reliability of code generation and reasoning models. We&rsquo;re seeking experienced software engineers with a strong foundation in backend systems, documentation standards, and real-world programming constraints. This project centers on evaluating and improving AI-generated technical content &mdash; including API guides, code snippets, and documentation. This is a short-term, high-impact opportunity ideal for engineers who value clarity, correctness, and practical problem-solving.
 
 
 
 2. Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Review and validate AI-generated API documentation, guides, and design notes
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 Identify edge cases, implementation gaps, and inaccuracies in technical outputs
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 Suggest or write improved code snippets and documentation content
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 Assess model responses for correctness, clarity, and utility in real-world development
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 Provide structured feedback on input validation and error handling logic
 
 
 
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 3. Ideal Qualifications
 
 
 
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 2+ years of experience as a software engineer with a focus on backend or systems work
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 Proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java)
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 Prior experience writing or maintaining technical documentation or API guides
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 Strong understanding of input validation, defensive programming, and software design patterns
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 Excellent written communication and analytical skills
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 4. More About the Opportunity
 
 
 
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 Remote and asynchronous &mdash; set your own schedule
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 Expected commitment: :10&ndash;20 hours/week
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 Short-term contract engagement, with potential for follow-on work
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 Tools and templates provided for structured contributions
 
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 5. Compensation &amp; Contract Terms
 
 
 
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 $80/hour
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 U.S.-based
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 Payments issued weekly via Stripe Connect
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 You&rsquo;ll be classified as an independent contractor
 
 
 
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 6. Application Process
 
 
 
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 Submit your resume to get started
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 You&rsquo;ll then complete a short form to showcase your technical expertise
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 If there&rsquo;s a good fit, we&rsquo;ll follow up within a few business days
 
 
 
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 7. About Mercor
 
 
 
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 Mercor is a talent marketplace that connects top experts with leading AI labs and research organizations
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 Our investors include Benchmark, General Catalyst, Adam D&rsquo;Angelo, Larry Summers, and Jack Dorsey
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 Thousands of professionals across domains like law, creatives, engineering, and research have joined Mercor to work on frontier projects shaping the next era of AI
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 </ul>
</div>

Software Engineer / Backend Developer (Junior / Senior)

Realign

<div>Job Type: Contract
Job Category: IT
Job Description
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Title: Senior Java Developer with AWS 
Location: San Francisco, CA 
Contract 
 
Overview</h2>
We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Java Engineer with strong experience in Java/J2EE, cloud technologies, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will build scalable backend services, work with modern DevOps tools, and contribute to high-performance, cloud-native applications.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Responsibilities</h2><ul><li> Develop and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Advanced Java &amp; J2EE.</li><li> Build scalable APIs and backend services.</li><li> Deploy and manage solutions on AWS (S3, EC2, EKS).</li><li> Containerize and orchestrate services using Docker &amp; Kubernetes.</li><li> Implement streaming and event-driven architectures using Apache Kafka.</li><li> Work with Redis for caching and NoSQL databases for storage.</li><li> Contribute to UI enhancements using HTML/CSS/JavaScript.</li><li> Participate in architecture reviews, debugging, and code quality processes.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Skills</h2><ul><li> Advanced Java / Java J2EE: 10+ years</li><li> AWS (S3, EC2, EKS): 2&ndash;5 years</li><li> Docker, Kubernetes: 2&ndash;5 years</li><li> Apache Kafka, Redis: 2&ndash;5 years</li><li> NoSQL Databases: 5&ndash;10 years</li><li> HTML/CSS/JavaScript: 2&ndash;5 years</li></ul>
Required Skills</div>

Senior Java Developer with AWS-2

Lyft

<div>At Lyft, our purpose is to serve and connect. We aim to achieve this by cultivating a work environment where all team members belong and have the opportunity to thrive.

Lyft is looking for an experienced Backend Engineer from a scope of disciplines. We are growing our team with people who want to build, improve and incorporate technologies that make the lives of our community more enriched. As an engineer at Lyft, you'll collaborate with teams like product, data science, analytics, and operations on code that empower us to iterate quickly, while focusing on delighting our passengers and drivers.

About the Team:

The Business Travel &amp; Lyft Pass teams enable organizations to provide customized ride benefits at scale - whether that's employees expensing business trips and earning rewards, patients accessing healthcare-compliant transportation, or transit riders connecting the first and last mile within geofenced service areas.

As a backend engineer, you'll build systems that power complex benefit rules, location restrictions, and integrations with expense providers like Concur and Expensify. This is a high-growth area for Lyft with meaningful impact potential.
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Responsibilities:</h2>
<ul><li>Write well-crafted, well-tested, readable, maintainable code</li>
<li>Have the ability to explain the various trade offs made in decisions</li>
<li>Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and distribute knowledge</li>
<li>Implement tasks with good quality code leading to positive execution</li>
<li>Participate in resolving ongoing incidents</li>
<li>Unblock, support, effectively communicate, and obtain buy-in within your team to achieve results</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Experience:</h2>
<ul><li>Minimum 1 - 3 years of software engineering industry experience</li>
<li>BSc/MSc in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, related field or relevant work experience</li>
<li>Experience with Python, Go.</li>
<li>Ability to work with a low-ego, highly collaborative, and cross-functional team.</li>
</ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits: 
</h2>
<ul><li>Great medical, dental, and vision insurance options with additional programs available when enrolled</li>
<li>Mental health benefits</li>
<li>Family building benefits</li>
<li>Child care and pet benefits</li>
<li>401(k) plan to help save for your future</li>
<li>In addition to 12 observed holidays, salaried team members have discretionary paid time off, hourly team members have 15 days paid time off</li>
<li>18 weeks of paid parental leave. Biological, adoptive, and foster parents are all eligible</li>
<li>Subsidized commuter benefits</li>
<li>Lyft Pink - Lyft team members get an exclusive opportunity to test new benefits of our Ridership Program</li>
</ul>
Lyft is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace that fosters belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Lyft highly values having employees working in-office to foster a collaborative work environment and company culture. This role will be in-office on a hybrid schedule &mdash; Team Members will be expected to work in the office 3 days per week on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Lyft considers working in the office at least 3 days per week to be an essential function of this hybrid role. Your recruiter can share more information about the various in-office perks Lyft offers. Additionally, hybrid roles have the flexibility to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year. #Hybrid

The expected base pay range for this position in the San Francisco area is $128,000 - $160,000. Salary ranges are dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience and geographic location. Range listed is not inclusive of potential equity offering, bonus or benefits. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range and total compensation offerings specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.

Total compensation is dependent on a variety of factors, including qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Your recruiter can share more information about the salary range specific to your working location and other factors during the hiring process.</div>

Software Engineer, Lyft Business

Plaid

<div>
 We believe that the way people interact with their finances will drastically improve in the next few years. We&rsquo;re dedicated to empowering this transformation by building the tools and experiences that thousands of developers use to create their own products. Plaid powers the tools millions of people rely on to live a healthier financial life. We work with thousands of companies like Venmo, SoFi, several of the Fortune 500, and many of the largest banks to make it easy for people to connect their financial accounts to the apps and services they want to use. Plaid&rsquo;s network covers 12,000 financial institutions across the US, Canada, UK and Europe. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in San Francisco with offices in New York, Washington D.C., London and Amsterdam.
 
 
 Plaid&rsquo;s mission is to unlock financial freedom for everyone by making money movement and access to financial data simple and secure. As a Software Engineer, you will design and build the systems that power how millions of people connect to their finances. You will work across the stack, from reliable backend services and APIs to intuitive applications that bring those systems to life. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to ship products that make financial services more accessible and transparent. At Plaid, engineers take ownership early, grow quickly, and see their work reach millions of users.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 System Design &amp; Development: Build and maintain scalable, reliable backend or fullstack systems and APIs that power Plaid&rsquo;s products.
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 Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define and deliver features that solve real customer problems.
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 Code Quality: Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code. Participate in reviews to maintain high engineering standards.
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 Testing &amp; Debugging: Build automated tests, monitor system performance, and troubleshoot issues in production environments.
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 Continuous Improvement: Contribute to technical design discussions, share best practices, and help improve how we build at Plaid.
 
 
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 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 1-4 years of software engineering experience (post-internship)
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 Proven ability to ship reliable systems or features at scale
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 Strong problem-solving skills. You turn ideas into practical, maintainable solutions.
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 High ownership. You are excited to roll up your sleeves and figure things out that don&rsquo;t have precedent at Plaid.
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 Collaborative mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working with others to deliver results.
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 Growth oriented. You seek feedback, learn quickly, and take pride in improving your craft.
 
 
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 $148,800 - $223,200 a year
 
 
 The target base salary for this position ranges from $148,800/year and $223,200/year in Zone 1. The target base salary will vary based on the job's location.
 
 
 
 Our Geographic Zones Are As Follows
 
 
 
 Zone 1 - New York City and San Francisco Bay Area
 
 
 Zone 2 - Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington D.C.
 
 
 Zone 3 - Austin, Boston, Denver, Houston, Portland, Sacramento, San Diego
 
 
 Zone 4 - Raleigh-Durham and all other US cities
 
 
 Additional compensation in the form(s) of equity and/or commission are dependent on the position offered. Plaid provides a comprehensive benefit plan, including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Pay is based on factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and skillset, and location. Pay and benefits are subject to change at any time, consistent with the terms of any applicable compensation or benefit plans.
 
 
 Our mission at Plaid is to unlock financial freedom for everyone. To support that mission, we seek to build a diverse team of driven individuals who care deeply about making the financial ecosystem more equitable. We recognize that strong qualifications can come from both prior work experiences and lived experiences. We encourage you to apply to a role even if your experience doesn't fully match the job description. We are always looking for team members that will bring something unique to Plaid!
 
 
 Plaid is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion or religious belief, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, military or veteran status, disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Plaid is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance with your application or interviews due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected] .
 
 
 Please review our Candidate Privacy Notice here .
</div>

Software Engineer

Sciforium

<div>
 Sciforium is an AI infrastructure company developing next-generation multimodal AI models and a proprietary, high-efficiency serving platform. Backed by multi-million-dollar funding and direct sponsorship from AMD with hands-on support from AMD engineers the team is scaling rapidly to build the full stack powering frontier AI models and real-time applications.
 
 
 We offer a fast-moving, collaborative environment where engineers have meaningful impact, learn quickly, and tackle deep technical challenges across the AI systems stack.
 
 
 
 Role Overview
 
 
 
 This role offers a unique opportunity to work on the core systems that power Sciforium&rsquo;s multimodal AI models. You&rsquo;ll help build the model serving platform working across C++, Python, runtime execution, and distributed infrastructure to create a fast, reliable engine for real-time AI applications.
 
 
 You&rsquo;ll gain hands-on experience with performance engineering, learn how large AI models are optimized and deployed at scale, and collaborate closely with ML researchers and experienced systems engineers. If you enjoy delighting customers with a great Developer Experience, care deeply about performance, and want exposure to the full AI stack, this role provides both high-impact work and strong growth potential.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
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 Interactive AI Chat interface: Design and build a low-latency, chat-like interface for users to test our LLMs.
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 Developer Console: Build the mission-critical UI where users generate API Keys, set budget limits, and view real-time usage graphs
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 Payments &amp; Billing: Integrate Stripe (or similar) to handle complex subscription models.
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 Documentation Portal: creating a dynamic API reference section
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 CLI/SDK Integration: Write simple client-side wrappers to help users connect to our API endpoints easily.
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 Backend APIs: Building secure API gateways and implementing low latency streaming solutions.
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Must-Haves
 
 
 
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
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 3+ years of software engineering experience, with a focus on front end development.
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 Strong proficiency in Typescript, Python.
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 Understanding of responsive design, and UX fundamentals
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 Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across engineering and ML teams.
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 Comfortable working from the office and contributing to a fast-moving, high-ownership team culture.
 
 
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 Nice to Have
 
 
 
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 Experience with ML systems engineering, open source inference engine like vLLM, Sglang, or TRT-LLM
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 Streaming Expertise: You understand the difference between WebSockets and Server-Sent Events (SSE) and know how to handle "jittery" network streams without freezing the UI.
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 Billing integration: Experience integrating Stripe Elements, managing webhooks for payment success/failure, and handling "SaaS" logic (pro-rating, tiers).
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 Documentation Mindset: You appreciate good DX (Developer Experience). You know how to render an API spec into a readable web page.
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 Python/Backend Knowledge: You can read a FastAPI or vLLM backend codebase to understand how data is being sent to you
 
 
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 </ul>
 
 Why Join Us
 
 
 
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 Opportunity to build frontier-scale AI infrastructure powering next-generation LLMs and multimodal models.
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 Work with top-tier engineers and researchers across systems, GPUs, and ML frameworks.
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 Tackle high-impact performance and scalability challenges in training and inference.
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 Access state-of-the-art GPU clusters, datasets, and tooling.
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 Opportunity to publish, patent, and push the boundaries of modern AI
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 Join a culture of innovation, ownership, and fast execution in a rapidly scaling AI organization.
 
 
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 Benefits Include
 
 
 
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 Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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 401k plan
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 Daily lunch, snacks, and beverages
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 Flexible time off
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 Competitive salary and equity
 
 
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 Equal opportunity
 
 
 
 Sciforium is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
 
 
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Software Engineer, Fullstack

Headspace

<div>
 
 
 About the
 
 
 Senior Software Engineer, API
 
 
 at Headspace:
 
 
 
 
 Headspace is seeking a talented Senior Software Engineer to join its growing B2B Org. Our org is responsible for building and maintaining the eligibility systems and the enrollment experiences for our growing enterprise &amp; SME customer base, as well as building partnership integrations for strategic partnerships. This role in particular is for the partnerships team wherein you'll be tasked with prototyping, architecting, and executing on the creation of our enterprise platform, and be integral in the B2B org&rsquo;s continued growth. We are also big on sharing knowledge, helping each other learn and get better, and you will see frequent mini-tech talks throughout the year.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 
 Being on the Headspace engineering team, you&rsquo;ll be working on a product that impacts more than 65M users. You will help us bring new features to life to meet our mission, while also helping push our platform to newer technologies as we embrace the cutting edge. A big goal needs talented people, so come join us and give your job a sense of purpose!
 
 
 
 
 Location: We are currently hiring this role in San Francisco (hybrid), Los Angeles (remote), New York City (remote) and Seattle (remote). Candidates must permanently reside in the US full-time and be based in these cities.
 
 
 
 For candidates with a primary residence in the greater SF area, this role will follow our hybrid model if within a 30 mile radius of office. You&rsquo;ll work 3 days per week from our office, allowing for impactful in-office collaboration and connection, while enjoying the flexibility of remote work for the rest of the week. Your recruiter will share more details about our hybrid model.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 What you will do:
 
 
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 Design and develop high-volume, low-latency applications for mission-critical systems
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 Write well designed, testable, performant, and efficient code
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 Contribute in all phases of the development lifecycle, from collaborating with product stakeholders, writing tech specs &amp; RFCs, to feature release and operations
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 Build APIs and workflows, primarily on Python
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 Produce specifications and determine operational feasibility
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 Work with product and engineering teams to release services that operate at our high scale
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 </ul>
 
 
 Required Skills:
 
 
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 4+ years of hands-on software development experience, building APIs and microservices
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 Experience defining, designing and shipping new features in a remote environment
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 Experience with unit, integration, and end-to-end testing, as well as using CI/CD system
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 Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.&nbsp;
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 Self-motivated bar raiser who can work autonomously or collaboratively, as needed, with cross-functional teams, product managers, designers, stakeholders and other engineers.
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 Comfortable demystifying vague requirements and can make tough technical decisions or trade-offs based on constraints.
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 </ul>
 
 
 Preferred Skills:
 
 
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 BS/MS degree in Computer Science, with 5+ years of software engineering experience
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 Experience with Python and Django development.
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 Experience building backend systems at scale with observability in mind.&nbsp;
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 Strong understanding of database management and object-oriented programming
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 </ul>
 
 
 Bonus Skills:
 
 
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 Experience with Node.js and Typescript is a plus
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 </ul>
 
 
 Pay &amp; Benefits
 
 :
 
 
 The anticipated new hire base salary range for this full-time position is
 
 $122,400
 
 
 -$195,500
 
 
 
 
 
 + equity + benefits.
 
 
 Our salary ranges are based on the job, level, and location, and reflect the lowest to highest geographic markets where we are hiring for this role within the United States. Within this range, individual compensation is determined by a candidate&rsquo;s location as well as a range of factors including but not limited to: unique relevant experience, job-related skills, and education or training.
 
 Your recruiter will provide more details on the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.
 
 
 
 At Headspace, base salary is but one component of our Total Rewards package. We&rsquo;re proud of our robust package inclusive of: base salary, stock awards, comprehensive healthcare coverage, monthly wellness stipend, retirement savings match, lifetime Headspace membership, generous parental leave, and more. Additional details about our Total Rewards package will be provided during the recruitment process.
 
 
 
 About Headspace
 
 
 
 Headspace exists to provide every person access to lifelong mental health support. We combine evidence-based content, clinical care, and innovative technology to help millions of members around the world get support that&rsquo;s effective, personalized, and truly accessible whenever and wherever they need it.
 
 
 At Headspace, our values aren&rsquo;t just what we believe, they&rsquo;re how we work, grow, and make an impact together. We live them daily:
 
 Make the Mission Matter, Iterate to Great, Own the Outcome, and Connect with Courage.
 
 These values shape our decisions, guide our collaborations, and define our culture. They&rsquo;re our shared commitment to building a more connected, human-centered team&mdash;one that&rsquo;s redefining how mental health care supports people today and for generations to come.
 
 
 
 Why You&rsquo;ll Love Working Here:
 
 
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 A mission that matters&mdash;with impact you can see and feel
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 A culture that&rsquo;s collaborative, inclusive, and grounded in our values
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 The chance to shape what mental health care looks like next
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 Competitive pay and benefits that support your whole self
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 </ul>
 
 
 How we feel about Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:
 
 
 
 Headspace is committed to bringing together humans from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. We strive to create a diverse &amp; inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, feel a sense of belonging, and do impactful work together.&nbsp;
 
 
 As an equal opportunity employer, we prohibit any unlawful discrimination against a job applicant on the basis of their race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, family or parental status, disability*, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We respect the laws enforced by the EEOC and are dedicated to going above and beyond in fostering diversity across our workplace.&nbsp;
 
 
 
 *Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Headspace.
 
 
 
 Please inform our Talent team by filling out
 
 
 
 
 this form
 
 
 
 
 if you need any assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application or interview process.
 
 
 
</div>

Senior Software Engineer, API

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