About the position
At Instabase, we're passionate about democratizing access to cutting-edge AI innovation to enable any organization to solve previously unsolvable unstructured data problems in their industry. With customers representing some of the largest and most complex organizations in the world, and investors like Greylock, Andreessen Horowitz, and Index Ventures, our market opportunity is near infinite. Instabase offers a consumption-based pricing model where customers can pay only for what they use, aligning directly with the value our products deliver. It empowers our clients to explore our AI Hub platform features extensively, enabling them to uncover crucial business insights. This customer-centric model allows Instabase to glean insights from diverse use cases and behaviors, ensuring we deliver top-tier solutions that provide unmatched advantages for everyday business operations. With offices in San Francisco, New York, London and Bengaluru, Instabase is a truly global company. We are people-first, and we've built a fearlessly experimental, endlessly curious, customer obsessed team who work together and help organizations around the world turn their unstructured data into insights instantly. This is a hybrid role to be based in either our San Francisco or New York office. At Instabase, we’re passionate about building software to advance the state of the art in computing. Today, we’re partnering with the world’s leading companies to transform how they derive insights from unstructured data. If these challenges excite you, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Designing and building robust, scalable backends.
- Collaborating with frontend engineers to design the optimal APIs to deliver intuitive and snappy interfaces to end users.
- Working with product managers and designers to understand user pain points and create the best product experience.
- Interfacing with other engineering teams to ensure the features you own are integrated with downstream and upstream systems.
- Troubleshooting production issues and contributing to improving stability through testing and other initiatives.
- Setting the direction for not only your team but the entire engineering organization.
- Improving the company through mentorship, interviewing, and new initiatives.
Requirements
- 5+ years industry experience in a backend software engineering role.
- BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science, or equivalent experience in a technical field such as Physics or Mathematics.
- Passion for software engineering design, with an interest in the latest developments in AI/ML.
- Enthusiasm for building user-facing products, shipping features quickly, and incorporating user feedback.
- Strong technical communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to set technical and cultural standards for engineers, with a proven track record of technical leadership.
Benefits
- Flexible PTO: Because life is better when you actually live it!
- Instabreak Fridays: Enjoy 6 company-wide Friday breaks scheduled throughout the year, giving you long weekends to relax and recharge!
- Comprehensive Coverage: Top-notch medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with Matching: We’ve got your back for a secure future.
- Parental Leave & Fertility Benefits: Supporting you in growing your family, your way.
- Therapy Sessions Covered: Mental health matters— 10 free sessions through Samata Health.
- Wellness Stipend: For gym memberships, fitness tech, or whatever keeps you thriving.
- Lunch on Us: Enjoy a lunch credit when you're in the office.
