Backend Engineer
AlmaSan Francisco, CA, United States30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionWork closely with the founding team and early customers to build a world‑class AI‑powered product. Architect, develop and maintain the server‑side logic, databases, APIs, and other backend processes to meet application requirements. Collaborate with front‑end developers to ensure seamless integration of user‑facing elements. Engage in the entire application lifecycle and hold a high bar for coding, debugging, and deploying with an emphasis on high‑quality, scalable code. Enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment & wear multiple hats. 5+ years of backend development experience. Experience with developing products built on top of LLMs / ML. Proficient in Python, FastAPI, PostgreSQL, containerization and scaling microservices. Experience building products from zero to one. Ability to seek & find the right resources for solving open‑ended problems. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area or willing to relocate. BS / MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field. Experience working in a small startup environment (Seed or Series A). Experience working across the stack. Understand data lake / data warehouse. Understand Transformer / Attention / GPU inference. Experience with AWS, Supabase, LaunchDarkly & Betterstack.
Backend Engineer at Alma
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Base Pay Range
$180,000 – $250,000 per year.
About the Role
We're seeking an exceptional and ambitious Backend Engineer who thrives in a high‑intensity environment with lots of unsolved challenges and wants to build something revolutionary. Our team moves fast, works hard and solves big problems, focused on rapid execution and creating outsized impact in the legal space.
About Alma
Backed by leading VCs such as Bling Capital, Forerunner, Village Global, NFX, Conviction, MVP Ventures, NEA and Silkroad Innovation Hub, Alma is on a mission to forever change immigration for the better. We simplify complex immigration processes for companies and individuals, disrupting a $10 billion market that has never seen an amazing product.
Founding Team
- Shuo – CTO & Cofounder : Built the ML Platform (Michelangelo) at Uber for 5+ years, head of AI & ML at SupportLogic.
- Aizada – CEO & Cofounder : Harvard Law School graduate, attorney with 7+ years experience at Cooley and ex‑McKinsey consultant.
- Assel – CPO & Cofounder : Harvard Business School graduate, 7 years building products at SoFi, Step, and in large financial institutions.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice‑to‑haves
Seniority Level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Legal Services
Compensation
Base pay $180 K – $250 K; additional bonuses, equity, and benefits may apply.
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