Backend Engineer

Quick Facts

• Role: Backend Engineer (Work from home)
• Compensation: Full-time salaried, starting at $135,000

Description

Build backend solutions and internal tools that enable AI-driven productivity for internal users. Scope and deliver backend components such as data services, MCP servers, and one-off applications for end-user AI interactions, while determining when enablement projects should become formal software. Work with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, improve tools based on feedback, and guide teams through adoption of AI tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Implement internal tools and services to increase productivity through AI tooling
• Architect backend solutions (including data services, MCP servers, and standalone applications)
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to accelerate processes using AI
• Train and guide internal teams on adopting new AI tools and workflows
• Refine tools iteratively toward production-grade software where appropriate
• Maintain focus on security and data security for AI-enabled features
• Conduct application and code reviews and address issues with stakeholders
• Help define and communicate where AI fits, evaluate emerging AI technologies, and socialize strategies

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
• Supplemental benefits (critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity)
• Employee assistance program
• Internet stipend
• Company paid life insurance + buy-up option
• Company paid short-term & long-term disability insurance
• 13 paid holidays throughout the year
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Volunteer Time Off
• Work from home
• Cultural connections such as a Quarterly Book Club