Senior Backend Engineer: Platform & Distributed Systems
Summary
Senior Backend Engineer at Alterion in San Francisco designing and building core backend and distributed systems using Rust or Python, with cloud-native services.
Alterion is seeking a Senior Software Engineer in San Francisco to design and build core backend and distributed systems. This hands-on role involves technical ownership without people management, directly collaborating with founders on architecture. The ideal candidate should have 5–8 years of experience with backend systems, proficiency in languages such as Rust or Python, and a strong understanding of cloud-native services. Competitive compensation and meaningful equity are offered.