Founding Backend Engineer for AI Social Node Python React
Summary
Builds and scales the backend for a new AI-powered social platform, designing high-performance systems in Node.js and Python while collaborating on frontend features.
A leading AI startup in San Francisco is seeking a Lead Founding Backend Engineer to architect and implement the core backend systems for a consumer AI social platform. You will design high-performance infrastructure while collaborating on frontend features. The ideal candidate has 8-10+ years of engineering experience in Big Tech and is familiar with AI/ML infrastructures. Strong skills in Node.js and Python are essential, along with a startup mindset for complex project ownership. This role requires onsite work, offering a unique zero-to-one opportunity.