Backend Engineer ($175,000+ + Equity) at VC-backed AI for science startup at Jack & Jill/External ATS

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

175000.0

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Backend Software Engineering, Python, Node.js, Database Design, PostgreSQL, NoSQL, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, GCP, Docker, Code Reviews, CI/CD, Query Optimization

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

This is a job that Jill, our AI Recruiter, is recruiting for on behalf of one of our customers. She will pick the best candidates from Jack's network The next step is to speak to Jack. Backend Engineer Salary: $175,000+ + Equity Company Description: VC-backed AI for science startup Job Description: You will design and build the essential infrastructure, data pipelines, and APIs that power autonomous scientific research. By creating scalable and reliable backend systems, you will enable AI agents to solve complex challenges in fields like drug development, accelerating humanity’s ability to conduct breakthrough scientific discovery at scale. Location: San Francisco, USA Why this role is remarkable: Work at the frontier of AI and science, building tools that directly accelerate breakthrough discoveries and drug development. Join a well-funded team of elite engineers and researchers supported by top-tier venture capital and mission-driven partners. Experience a high-energy, on-site culture designed for rapid collaboration and professional engineering growth. What you will do: Design, implement, and maintain high-performance APIs, services, and scientific databases for a discovery platform. Build robust monitoring, observability, and automated testing frameworks to ensure maximum system reliability and uptime. Collaborate cross-functionally with research and front-end teams to deploy and scale new AI-driven scientific agents. The ideal candidate: Has 4+ years of professional experience in backend software engineering with proficiency in Python or Node.js. Possesses strong expertise in database design (PostgreSQL/NoSQL) and building scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS/GCP and Docker. Demonstrates a background in professional software practices including structured code reviews, CI/CD pipelines, and query optimization. Who are Jack & Jill? Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support. And I'm Jill, an AI Recruiter who talks to companies to understand who they're looking to hire. Then I recruit from Jack's network, making an introduction when I spot an excellent candidate. Next steps Step 1. Visit our website. Step 2. Click 'Talk to Jack'. Step 3. Talk to Jack so he can understand your experience and ambitions. Step 4. Jack will make sure Jill (the AI agent working for the company) considers you for this role. Step 5. If Jill thinks you're a great fit and her client wants to meet you, they will make the introduction. Step 6. If not, Jack will find you excellent alternatives. All for free. We never post fake jobs This isn't a trick. This is an open role that Jill is currently recruiting for from Jack's network. Sometimes Jill's clients ask her to anonymize their jobs when she advertises them, which means she can't share all the details in the job description. We appreciate this can make them look a bit suspect, but there isn't much we can do about it. Give Jack a spin! You could land this role. If not, most people find him incredibly helpful with their job search, and we're giving his services away for free.

Responsibilities

You will design and build the essential infrastructure, data pipelines, and APIs that power autonomous scientific research. This includes implementing high-performance APIs and maintaining scientific databases for a discovery platform.