Backend Engineer

Company Overview

Company details are not specified.

Job Summary

We are seeking a high-caliber backend engineer with deep proficiency in Python and a proven track record of building large systems rapidly. The primary focus of this role is to implement real-world services (e.g., Gmail, Jira) as modular APIs using a test-driven approach, emphasizing engineering excellence, crisp documentation, and robust database design.

Responsibilities

• Implementing real-world services as modular, production-ready APIs.
• Creating and maintaining excellent, developer-friendly documentation.
• Following a strict Test Driven Development approach—tests first, code second.
• Building at maximum velocity without compromising reliability or maintainability.
• Designing and iterating on scalable database schemas for each service integration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with practical, production-grade Python.
• Hands-on experience with Test Driven Development (TDD).
• Proven ability to build and scale large systems at high velocity.
• Strong fundamentals in database schema design and data modeling.
• Ability to work at a rapid pace without sacrificing clarity or correctness.

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with large language model (LLM) function calling protocols and paradigms (bonus).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in backend software engineering.

Environment

• This role offers a fully remote environment.
• Commitment of 8 hours per day with a requirement for 4 hours overlap with Pacific Standard Time (PST).
• Open to candidates from India, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kenya, Egypt, Ghana, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Mexico.

Salary

Salary details are not specified.

Growth Opportunities

Potential for growth opportunities within cutting-edge AI projects is available but not explicitly detailed.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects with leading LLM companies.
• Note that this is a contractor assignment with no medical or paid leave provided.

Evaluation Process

• The evaluation process consists of two rounds of interviews:
  • 60 minutes technical interview
  • 30 minutes technical and cultural discussion.