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Lead Software Engineer — Backend (Go) - Series B Startup- $275,000

Summary

Lead a New York-based backend engineering team building an AI platform that converts customer interactions into structured data and insights, using Go and distributed systems at scale.

A Lead Backend Software Engineer is needed for a Series B AI platform trusted by Scale AI, BambooHR, Abridge, Lovable, and hundreds of fast-growing teams. They turn every customer interaction into structured data, insights, and automated action — helping GTM teams move faster and forecast more accurately.

The Role

Senior IC role anchoring a New York engineering team. You'll own the architecture and delivery of complex distributed systems, set technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive high-impact features from zero to production.

Direct access to CPO and engineering leadership. Flat structure. High autonomy. Your decisions actually matter.

What You'll Need

  • 6–8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Strong Go (Golang) — it's the core codebase
  • Deep distributed systems experience at scale
  • Hands‑on with Kubernetes, AWS or GCP, Redis, Temporal
  • Track record shipping robust systems at a high‑growth startup
  • Based in or willing to relocate to NYC — this is in‑person
  • No visa or H1B transfers sponsorship available

What You'll Get

  • Series B company with strong traction and real backing
  • Direct access to CPO and CEO — no layers, no politics
  • A team that actually retains people
  • Ground floor of a NYC engineering buildout

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