Backend Software Engineer — Data Platform & Ai Data Products

Together AI

San Francisco, California, United States
Base: $160,000 - $240,000; bonus/equity: startup e...
On-site
6+ years building production backend systems
Strong skills in go python java or rust
Experience with streaming and eventing systems
The role involves designing and building foundational data infrastructure capable of handling millions or billions of events daily

Job Summary

  • The role involves designing and building foundational data infrastructure capable of handling millions or billions of events daily.
  • Candidates must demonstrate an AI augmentation mindset by understanding how to use LLMs to build software faster while implementing necessary guardrails.
  • Together AI offers competitive compensation including a base salary range of $160,000 to $240,000 plus equity and benefits.

Matching Summary

The role involves designing and building foundational data infrastructure capable of handling millions or billions of events daily.

Salary

Base: $160,000 - $240,000; Bonus/Equity: Startup equity included; Benefits: Health insurance and other competitive benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 6+ years building production backend systems
  • Strong skills in Go Python Java or Rust
  • Experience with streaming and eventing systems
  • Solid SQL data modeling and query skills
  • End-to-end service ownership capability

Nice-to-have

  • Experience building self-serve platforms
  • LLM product exposure and telemetry knowledge
  • Security governance and PII handling experience
  • AI augmentation mindset for development
  • Knowledge of Airflow Spark Flink or Trino

Key Requirements

  • 6+ years of production backend system experience
  • Proficiency in at least one backend language like Go or Python
  • Experience with distributed systems and API design

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