Backend Software Engineer (Hybrid)

Role : Backend Software Engineer

Location : Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid – 1 day / week onsite)

Company Stage : Series A Venture-Backed Startup

Office Type : Hybrid

Salary : $180,000 – $260,000 base + equity

Company Description

Our client is a fast‑growing, mission‑driven startup focused on transforming workforce education through AI‑powered personalization and accessibility. The company partners with major education providers and enterprises to make learning scalable, adaptive, and inclusive for millions of adult learners worldwide. With over $1M in annual recurring revenue and strong year‑over‑year growth, they’re backed by top‑tier investors in the education and technology space.

What You’ll Do

• Architect and implement scalable backend systems that power AI and recommendation engines.
• Build and maintain data pipelines, APIs, and services used by educators and enterprise partners.
• Optimize infrastructure to support low‑latency AI interactions and data‑intensive workloads.
• Collaborate closely with full‑stack, ML, and product teams to create personalized learning experiences at scale.
• Contribute to engineering best practices, architecture decisions, and technical culture as an early hire.

Ideal Candidate Background

Preferred Qualifications

Compensation and Benefits

Join a team that’s redefining how people learn and grow through technology — while working alongside passionate innovators who are changing the landscape of workforce education.

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