Staff Backend Engineer at Giga

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jan, 26

Salary

500000.0

Posted On

12 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Python, Django, AWS, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Machine Learning, Technical Leadership, Scalability, Backend Development, Infrastructure, Product Ownership, Entrepreneurial Mindset, Engineering Experience, Problem Solving, Team Collaboration

Industry

technology;Information and Internet

Description

Location: San Francisco (100% In-Office) Experience: 5+ years Salary: $200K - $500k • Offers Equity About Us At Giga, we’re shaping the future of conversational AI, fully automating customer support to elite levels for enterprises with a lean team of engineers. Our customers trust our agents to navigate complex, real-world conversations with clarity, accuracy and scalability. We've deployed AI agents that resolve over 1 million support tickets monthly for one of our early customers alone. Now working with the most recognizable names in food delivery and crypto, we are gaining significant traction as a frontrunner in this space against our biggest competitors. With multi-year contracts secured across several industries and a large Series A round that recently closed with investors such as Y-Combinator and Nexus VP, we’re on track to power the next trillion voice interactions. Why Join Us? Momentum: Be a part of a team that has seen validation from both customers and investors alike Ownership: Be a key contributor to cutting-edge ML projects transforming industries and influence the company’s technical direction Growth: Develop yourself alongside top-tier engineers and Founders About the Role We’re seeking a seasoned Staff Backend Engineer with hands-on experience in building processes & infrastructure. You should take pride in your work and write high-quality, scalable code. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-ownership environment, we want to hear from you. What You’ll Do: Ship and Own Products: Rapidly contribute to our products, eventually owning your own product or product lines. Design Scalable Solutions: Crafting systems that remain fast, reliable, and secure as we grow while owning key backend & infrastructure projects. Translate Vision into Launches: Partner with founders and cross-functional teams to turn big ideas into clear plans, drive sprints, and land high-impact releases. Technical Leadership: Drive technical decisions and architecture design, shaping the foundation of our solutions. Who You Are / Must-Haves: Exceptional Engineer Backend: Strong experience in Python (Django experience is a plus) Cloud: Proficient with AWS or Google Cloud Scalability: Familiarity with Kubernetes and Docker is a plus Entrepreneurial: Preference for candidates with experience at successful startups — former founders are especially valued Seasoned: 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience with roles in leadership Gritty: Capable of working long productive hours Strong Background: Degree from a top-tier engineering program Perks & Benefits Extremely competitive total compensation Equinox Membership Wellness allowance Full health, dental, and vision coverage On-demand snacks, meals, and coffee to keep you fueled Interview Process Screening call w/ recruiting lead (20 min) Intro call w/ Founding Engineer (15 min) Live coding round w/ Founding Engineer (1 hr) In-office interview (full day)

Responsibilities

The Staff Backend Engineer will rapidly contribute to products and eventually own product lines. They will design scalable solutions and partner with cross-functional teams to translate vision into launches.