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Synchro

Backend Engineer

Synchro, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Senior Backend Engineer - Generative AI Integrations

Remote •6-month Contract •Open Source •Privacy-Focused

We're seeking a

Senior Backend Engineer

to help build and scale our client's

Generative AI-powered experiences

into a high-impact, open-source desktop product used by millions worldwide. This role is ideal for engineers who thrive in complex systems and are passionate about ethical, privacy-first AI development.

What You'll Do: Design and build robust backend services to support AI-driven user features Integrate with

LLM providers , manage prompts and API orchestration for generative AI tasks Collaborate closely with front-end developers, designers, and AI researchers to deliver scalable features Contribute to architectural improvements in a large, mature codebase Ensure high standards for performance, reliability, and data privacy Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge-sharing within a distributed team What We're Looking For:

Strong programming skills in

Python

and familiarity with

JavaScript

(for API interfacing or support tooling) Direct experience integrating

large language models (LLMs)

via APIs or SDKs Ability to work across multiple projects, manage priorities, and shift context effectively Clear, concise communication in both async written and verbal formats A proactive mindset - you're comfortable improving systems as you encounter them A strong interest in building

privacy-preserving AI experiences Bonus Points:

Experience contributing to open-source projects Familiarity with desktop application development or cross-platform service integration Knowledge of data security practices in user-facing products

This is an opportunity to build cutting-edge AI features while contributing to a mission-driven product that values openness, user autonomy, and internet health.