Staff Backend Engineer - Core Product (new York)

Kalepa

New York, NY, United States
Base: $210k – $255k usd; bonus/equity: significant...
On-site
8+ years software engineering experience
Python programming language proficiency
Relational database management postgresql
Kalepa is building professional-grade AI systems that can read, reason, decide, and act within real insurance workflows

Job Summary

  • Kalepa is building professional-grade AI systems that can read, reason, decide, and act within real insurance workflows.
  • The role involves designing critical infrastructure including services, data models, and evaluation loops to make decisions more transparent and explainable.
  • Candidates will receive significant equity options, 100% covered medical/vision/dental, and access to global team offsites.

Matching Summary

Kalepa is building professional-grade AI systems that can read, reason, decide, and act within real insurance workflows.

Salary

Base: $210k – $255k USD; Bonus/Equity: Significant equity options package; Benefits: 20 days PTO, 100% covered health/vision/dental, gym stipend

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 8+ years software engineering experience
  • Python programming language proficiency
  • Relational database management PostgreSQL
  • Serverless technologies AWS Lambda EC2
  • Asynchronous workflow design patterns

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with LLMs and generative AI
  • Distributed systems architecture knowledge
  • Strong system design and debugging skills
  • High ownership and hustle mindset
  • Experience in high-growth startup environments

Key Requirements

  • 8+ years of software engineering experience
  • Proficiency in Python or strong OO background
  • Experience with cloud environments and serverless tech

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