# Backend Software Engineer > Raydar · San Francisco, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-01 **Salary:** USD 175,000–225,000 **Workplace:** on_site ## Description About the company Our client is a fast-growing technology company. The role Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Develop and maintain server-side services, APIs and data workflows for a multi-product software platform. Collaborate with research and engineering colleagues to keep infrastructure reliable as usage grows, taking projects from early concept to live production. What you'll do \- Develop dependable server-side services and data workflows that support several products. \- Plan infrastructure that stays efficient as usage expands. \- Contribute across external-facing, research-facing and internal tooling applications. \- Work with research colleagues to refine the systems that gather their data. \- Maintain APIs and services relied on by a large daily user population. ## Requirements What we're looking for \- At least 2 years of backend engineering experience. \- Proficiency in Python and TypeScript. \- Background in a fast-moving startup rather than solely large, established organizations. \- History of taking new initiatives from nothing to launch and showing clear business results. \- Hands-on experience operating data-heavy services in a live environment. \- A computer science degree from a strong program, or equivalent experience. Bonus points \- Domain experience in audio, machine learning or data infrastructure. \- Familiarity with Node.js, PostgreSQL or AWS. ## Benefits Compensation and benefits \- Base salary: USD 175,000 to 225,000 per year \- Equity \- Unlimited paid time off \- Health, dental and vision coverage \- Retirement plan \- FSA and HSA access Location and work model \- San Francisco, CA, United States \- On-site, 5 days per week in office \- Full-time ## Apply [Apply at Raydar](https://apply.workable.com/raydar/j/13C50DD0B6/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)