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Recruiting From Scratch

Backend Engineer

Recruiting From Scratch, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Backend Engineer

Location: New York City (NYC) Company Stage of Funding: Series A ($50M recently raised) Office Type: Onsite (Soho, NYC) Salary: $200K - $250K + Equity (0.1% - 0.5%) Company Description

Our client is a cutting-edge fintech startup revolutionizing the financial services industry by building the most sophisticated AI-powered financial analysis platform. Recently securing a $50M funding round backed by leading investors, they're on a mission to transform how investment professionals interact with complex financial data. With a tight-knit team of 14 talented professionals, they're creating the next generation of intelligent tools for financial analysis. What You Will Do

Design and develop robust APIs, services, and application logic powering a sophisticated financial analysis platform Build and maintain large-scale data engineering pipelines that ingest millions of earnings calls and SEC filings Architect scalable backend systems handling mission-critical transactions Work with Elasticsearch, data pipelines, and Airflow workflows Collaborate with a talented team at the intersection of AI and applied finance Create infrastructure that transforms complex financial data into intuitive tools for investment professionals Ideal Candidate Background

2+ years of engineering experience with a focus on backend development Experience at high-growth startups with high talent bars (similar to companies like Stripe, Ramp, or Modal) Strong technical foundation demonstrated through work history or impressive GitHub contributions Experience architecting and building scalable backend systems Proficiency in TypeScript and Python Experience with search technologies, data pipelines, or distributed systems Background as a technical founder or engineer at interesting startups is a plus Preferred Qualifications

Experience with financial data or fintech applications Knowledge of cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture Understanding of database sharding and optimization techniques Experience with RDS or similar database technologies Track record of shipping production-quality code in fast-paced environments Compensation and Benefits

Competitive salary range: $200K - $250K (flexible based on experience) Generous equity package: 0.1% - 0.5% Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in AI and finance Join a well-funded startup with significant growth potential Work directly with founders and industry leaders Be part of a small, agile team making significant impact Visa sponsorship available

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