Mid-Senior Backend Engineer - AI-Driven Insights

About the Role

We're hiring a Mid-Senior Backend Engineer to join our team at Profound, where you will play a crucial role in building and optimizing the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Backend Engineer looking to work remotely while contributing to innovative projects that help businesses manage their AI presence effectively.

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.
• Collaborate closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.
• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.

Requirements

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.
• Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture.
• Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization.
• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.
• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with microservices architecture.
• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks.
• Familiarity with CI/CD practices.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary ranging from $140,000 to $260,000 depending on location and experience.
• Equity options as part of the total compensation package.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible remote work options to support work-life balance.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Support for visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.