We’re a stealth startup on a mission to redefine how people interact with AI in their daily lives. Our consumer-facing platform leverages cutting-edge machine learning to deliver deeply personalized, real-time experiences.
As a founding backend engineer, you'll design and develop the robust, scalable systems powering our platform. You'll own critical infrastructure decisions and build APIs and services optimized for reliability, performance, and flexibility.
- Architect, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Node.js, TypeScript, and modern database technologies
- Design and implement high-performance RESTful APIs and microservices
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers and product teams to ensure seamless integration and user experience
- Manage cloud-based infrastructure on platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure
- Implement best practices for backend security, scalability, monitoring, and maintenance
- 3+ years experience developing scalable backend systems
- Strong proficiency in Node.js, TypeScript, and familiarity with frameworks like Express or Fastify
- Experience designing APIs and database schemas (SQL, NoSQL)
- Proficiency with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices, testing, and deployment pipelines
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Prior experience in early-stage startups or founding teams
- Experience implementing real-time services or data streaming infrastructure
- Familiarity with DevOps tools, CI/CD practices, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Pulumi)
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong personal portfolio
- Meaningful equity and competitive salary
- Significant ownership of backend architecture and critical infrastructure decisions
- Collaborative, dynamic environment with ample growth opportunities
- Remote-first, flexible working arrangements
Fill out our application form on Ashby, or send your resume and a brief cover letter directly to us at info@c0ffee.ai.
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