Senior Backend Engineer

2 weeks ago


New York, United States Recruiting from Scratch Full time
Who is Recruiting from Scratch:

Recruiting from Scratch is a talent firm that focuses on placing the best candidate for our clients. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across North America, South America, and Europe to help them hire.

Pioneering AI Robotics Startup Seeks Principal Backend Engineer New York, NY | $150k - $210k + 0.1-1% Equity

Our client, a VC-backed startup revolutionizing robotics software development through AI-powered developer tools, is seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to architect their next generation of infrastructure. Having recently launched their first product with strong market reception, they're ready to scale their backend systems to support rapid growth.

Why This Role Matters: You'll be the first dedicated backend engineer, working directly with a founding team of engineers from Anduril, Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft. This is an opportunity to architect entirely new backend infrastructure supporting the next wave of robotics, industrials, aerospace, and autonomous vehicle development.

What Sets This Opportunity Apart:
  • Ground-floor opportunity at a well-funded startup ($1.7M raised) with 2+ years of runway
  • Direct impact on product architecture and technical strategy
  • Work with cutting-edge AI/ML technology in the robotics space
  • Beautiful office in Manhattan's Flatiron district with flexible WFH options
Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead architecture and development of new backend infrastructure
  • Build secure, compliant cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, sensitive on-prem deployments)
  • Shape engineering culture and processes in a rapidly growing team
  • Drive technical decisions across the entire product lifecycle
  • Collaborate closely with a talented founding team
Required Qualifications:
  • 5+ years of backend software engineering experience
  • Deep expertise in compliance-sensitive environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, etc.)
  • Strong systems programming background (C++, Python, or Rust)
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and AWS
  • Previous success in high-growth startup environments
  • CS degree from top university
Tech Stack: Python, C++, Docker, Kubernetes, MongoDB, AWS Lambda, CloudFormation, DynamoDB

Benefits:
  • Competitive salary: $150k - $210k
  • Meaningful equity: 0.1% - 1%
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Commuter and fitness benefits
  • Daily team lunches
  • Flexible WFH policy

As their recruiting partner, we're looking for candidates who combine technical excellence with entrepreneurial drive. The ideal candidate will be excited about building developer tools that reshape how robotics software is created.

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