Software Engineer (Backend/Infrastructure)

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, build, and maintain core backend systems that sync financial and operational data across fragmented legacy platforms.

• Develop and maintain APIs that unify siloed construction software systems.

• Own third-party integrations, including navigating complex and undocumented legacy systems.

• Build and scale distributed systems that support real-time data synchronization.

• Collaborate closely with product and engineering teammates to define architecture and implementation strategy.

• Improve system reliability, observability, and performance across infrastructure components.

• Contribute to engineering best practices and help shape a high-performance, low-ego engineering culture.

• Take projects from concept to production with high ownership and minimal oversight.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from a top US or Canadian university required.

• No bootcamp-only backgrounds.

• Graduate degrees are not preferred for this role.

Experience

• 1–5 years of experience as a backend or full-stack software engineer.

• Experience working at a Seed to Series D stage startup strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to operate independently in fast-paced environments.

• Stable work history (no pattern of short tenures under one year).

Technical Skills

• Strong backend development experience.

• Familiarity with AWS and cloud infrastructure.

• Experience working with systems such as Redis, Postgres, EC2, or infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., CDK).

• Strong fundamentals in distributed systems and API design.

• Experience integrating with third-party or legacy systems is highly valued.

• Not primarily focused on AI/LLM development.

Soft Skills

• High ownership mindset with strong internal drive.

• Low ego, collaborative approach to problem-solving.

• Clear and thoughtful communicator.

• Excited to work in-person with a tight-knit, high-caliber team.

• Passion for building scalable systems and shaping engineering culture.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Comes from a strong undergraduate CS program in the US or Canada.

• Has experience at reputable startups solving meaningful infrastructure challenges.

• Demonstrates technical excellence through impactful projects or standout accomplishments.

• Thrives in ambiguous environments and enjoys solving difficult, unglamorous infrastructure problems.

• Motivated by long-term ownership and building durable systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• In-person role based in San Francisco (5 days per week).

• Lean, flat engineering team with high standards and high trust.

• Fast-paced environment focused on execution and customer impact.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive base salary: $130K–$240K

• Equity ownership: 0.05%–0.20%

• Visa sponsorship available (TN, OPT, H1B transfer; open to US and Canadian candidates).

• Opportunity to work alongside experienced founders backed by top-tier investors.

INTERVIEW PROCESS

1. 15-minute background screen

2. 45-minute coding interview

3. 60-minute technical deep dive (project-based or ambiguous feature design)

4. In-person onsite (1 day)

5. Offer decision