About the position
We are looking for a Backend Engineer to work on developing and scaling the Lightning AI platform from the frontend, CLI, and API, to billing, security, and integrations. We want someone who can take ownership of key features and drive development from end to end while collaborating with a super-smart team of engineers, product managers, and designers. Here, you’ll build from proof of concept to release with a focus on speed, quality, and iteration. This is an opportunity to create groundbreaking technology that will transform the machine-learning ecosystem! You will be joining the Red Squad and report to our Director of Engineering. This is a hybrid role based in our New York City office with in-office requirements of 2 days per week. The salary range for this role is $120,000 - $250,000.
Responsibilities
- Write readable/testable/efficient code in Go (Golang).
- Master our technology stack to deliver new features, improve system stability, and increase overall performance.
- Partner with engineering and product leaders on developing the Lightning product while using your experience to set the technical direction for large projects.
- Evaluate, strengthen, and document technical architecture, tools, and processes.
- Champion software quality, implement automation, drive continuous delivery, and reduce time to production while proactively reducing technical debt.
- Mentor and coach engineers on system design, operating in high uncertainty, and problem-solving to create a supportive, inclusive environment where each engineer can grow.
Requirements
- Extensive experience writing efficient, maintainable code in Go.
- Broad knowledge of backend and frontend systems, with experience building and scaling APIs, CLI tools, billing systems, and security protocols.
- Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure and designing systems that are reliable, performant, and scalable.
- Proven ability to take ownership of key features and drive end-to-end development.
- Commitment to software quality, test automation, and continuous delivery.
- Hands-on experience as a backend or product engineer in a SaaS technology company.
- Ability to operate in high uncertainty and rapidly changing environments.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with best practices in testing, readability, and optimization.
- Exposure to frontend frameworks.
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Communication and collaboration with engineers, product managers, and designers.
Benefits
- Competitive base salaries and stock options with a 25% one year cliff and monthly vesting thereafter.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Life and AD&D insurance.
- Flexible paid time off plus 1 week of winter closure.
- Generous paid family leave benefits.
- $500 monthly meal reimbursement, including groceries & food delivery services.
- $500 one time home office stipend.
- $1,000 annual learning & development stipend.
- 100% Citibike membership (NYC only).
- $45/month gym membership.
- Additional various medical and mental health services.
