Harnham | Founding Software Engineer

Founding Backend Software Engineer AI TechNew York (Onsite)$200,000 - $240,000 + EquityThe Company:We're partnering with a company that builds open-source infrastructure that creates a feedback loop for optimizing LLM applications. By integrating with their model gateway, you can send metrics to improve models over time"”making them smarter, faster, and more cost-effective.The Role:As a Backend Engineer, you'll use Rust to build a scalable high-performance system working closely with the co-founders. Your focus will be on optimizing performance, refining architecture, and implementing observability tools for reliability. You'll also manage key integrations with third-party services and APIs. As one of the first technical hires, your work will directly influence the company's growth and technical direction.Your Skills and Experience:Experience building backend systems from scratch with significant ownership of technical direction and deliverables, preferably in a startup setting.Strong proficiency in Rust for building high-performance, scalable backend systems.Experience using ClickHouse for data storage, processing, and optimization.Active involvement in open-source projects, showing collaboration and technical skills.Solid understanding of distributed systems, architecture, and best practices for scalable, fault-tolerant systems.Experience with relational or NoSQL databases and backend performance optimization.Ability to integrate backend systems with other services, APIs, and third-party tools.Familiarity with deploying and scaling machine learning models in production.Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and scalable infrastructure.Collaborating with co-founders on architectural decisions and contributing to strategic technical goals.The Benefits:A base salary between $200,000 - $240,000 + Equity and comprehensive health, dental, vision, and 401k benefitsHow to Apply:Please register your interest by sending your resume to Neha Nidamarti via the Apply link on this page.Key Words:NoSQL, Kubernetes, Rust, ClickHouse, Backend Engineer, Software Engineer, Distributed Systems, Open Source, Startup

Created: 2025-01-03