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Founding Backend Engineer (New York)

Founding Backend Engineer (New York)

Harnham • New York, NY, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Part-time
Job description

Founding Backend Engineer

$220k$250k + Equity

AI Start Up

New York City (On Site)

The Company

Were working with an early-stage venture studio operating across the US and Europe. They specialize in rapidly building and launching new products across sectors like AI, robotics, wearables, and next-generation consumer applications. The environment is hands-on, fast-moving, and rooted in experimentation and iteration.

The Role

We're seeking a backend engineer excited to work onsite in NYC, building alongside a small, highly technical team. Youll execute quickly, leverage AI tools, and prototype constantly to bring ideas to life in days, not weeks. Ideal for someone who loves shipping MVPs at high velocity.

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain backend systems optimized for rapid product development
  • Leverage AI tools and LLM integrations to speed up engineering workflows
  • Prototype fast, turn concepts into working products within days
  • Iterate constantly, including rethinking or rewriting ideas as needed
  • Collaborate closely with designers, founders, and engineers in NYC and beyond
  • Automate workflows and integrate backend services with AI / LLM components

Requirements

  • Strong backend engineering fundamentals
  • Proven ability to rapidly build and ship prototypes or MVPs
  • Able to work independently and thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
  • Hands-on experience with AI tools or integrating LLMs
  • Technical skills in Python (core), Swift (as needed), modern backend frameworks, AI / LLM APIs, and developer automation tools
  • Demonstrated project-based achievements and strong growth trajectory
  • Not ideal for candidates coming strictly from big tech or with long employment gaps
  • Benefits

    As a Backend Engineer, you will receive $220k$250k base salary plus equity.

    Keywords

    Backend Engineering, AI & LLM Integration, Python, Rapid Prototyping, MVP Development, High-Velocity Engineering, Startup Builder, NYC Engineering, Automation

    How to Apply

    Please submit your resume to be considered.

    Keywords

    Backend Engineering, Python, LLM Integration, AI Engineering, Rapid Prototyping, MVP Development, Automation, Startup Builder, High-Velocity Engineering, NYC Onsite, Data Services, Low-Latency Systems

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