Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You’ll design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence.
What You’ll Do
- Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics.
- Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval.
- Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data.
- Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack.
- Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.
- Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.
Who You Are
- A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.
- Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Go, with experience in scalable backend architecture.
- Deep understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or NoSQL alternatives) and query optimization.
- Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems.
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.
- Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.
This is an on-site role in our Union Square office—designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and impact.