Backend Founding Engineer

AI search

This is an early-stage product where backend architecture, scale, and execution speed really matter.

What you’ll work on

• Design and build

  scalable backend systems

• Work primarily with

  Node.js (Express / similar)

• Use

  Python (FastAPI or similar)

  where required for AI / data workflows
• Integrate with

  LLMs and AI APIs

What we’re looking for

• Strong backend fundamentals (language-agnostic mindset)
• Comfortable with

  Node.js

  and open to working with

  Python

  when needed
• Experience designing:
• APIs
• Databases (NoSQL)
• Scalable systems
• Interest in

  AI, LLMs, and data-driven products

• Startup mindset - comfortable with ambiguity and fast iteration

Nice to have

• Experience with:
• FastAPI or Python backend services
• Cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Railway / Vercel)
• Background jobs, queues, caching
• Previous early-stage startup or 0→1 experience

Why join

• Founding engineer role with real ownership
• Work on a

  new category

• Direct impact on product and architecture
• Fast learning curve, no red tape