Design and build core backend services, APIs, and infrastructure for an AI-native ERP platform. Own database architecture, schema design, migrations, and performance while integrating external platforms. Requires 5+ years of backend experience, strong AWS production skills, and fluency in English with 996-style work hours.
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Job Description
Senior / Staff Backend Engineer | $140k to $250k + $50k to $80k Equity | Remote, EST Overlap
One of the fastest-growing AI startups in the US, building an AI-native ERP platform for modern finance teams.
Founded in 2024, the business has raised more than $100m from leading venture funds and experienced technology operators. Its platform is already used by businesses ranging from $5m ARR companies through to NYSE-listed organisations.
The team is rebuilding a large, outdated software category from the ground up, automating complex accounting workflows and replacing legacy on-premise systems.
This is an intense, high-output environment. The working culture is comparable to a 996 model, with long days and regular weekend work expected. It will not suit someone looking for conventional hours or strong work-life balance.
The Role
You will own complex backend systems from architecture through to deployment, supporting real-time and business-critical accounting workflows.
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Responsibilities
- Design and build core backend services, APIs and infrastructure
- Deliver production features from initial design through to deployment and monitoring
- Translate complex finance and accounting workflows into reliable software systems
- Own database architecture, schema design, migrations and performance
- Integrate external platforms while managing edge cases and operational risk
- Improve CI/CD, testing, observability and overall production readiness
Requirements
- 5+ years of backend engineering experience
- Strong experience building complex, business-logic-heavy products
- Deep knowledge of APIs, relational databases and distributed backend systems
- Experience deploying and operating production systems on AWS or similar
- Strong PostgreSQL, SQL, ORM and database migration experience
- Comfortable working at significant pace, including evenings and weekends
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Tech Stack
Python, FastAPI, Flask or Django, PostgreSQL, SQL, AWS, CI/CD and modern cloud infrastructure.
Requirements and Constraints
- Remote, with meaningful overlap with New York working hours
- Fluent English required
- This is effectively a 996-style environment
- Regular weekend work is part of the role
- Visa sponsorship may be available for relocation to New York after two or more years
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Package
- $140,000 to $250,000 base salary
- $50,000 to $80,000 in equity
- 27 days of annual leave, including public holidays
- Learning and development budget
- Home office, internet and phone support
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