Backend Engineer at Plaud | San Francisco

Who We AreAt doss, we are pioneering the next generation of data management with our innovative AI-driven schema layer, designed specifically for physical-goods companies. Our platform acts as the 'Terraform for operators,' enabling businesses to adapt their systems of record swiftly in response to changes in their operations.Imagine leveraging AI foundation models for seamless schema migrations, achieving real-time observability across operational and financial data, and utilizing sophisticated git versioning for both schema and data modifications, all while composing workflows akin to infrastructure code.Your RoleDesign and develop the foundational EAV data model and schema-as-code platform that underpins every customer instance, ensuring a perfect balance between flexibility and transactional integrity.Construct a Git-style version control and migration engine capable of executing complex schema and data changes on live production environments for enterprise clients.Create AI-enhanced tooling that leverages foundation models to propose, validate, and implement new customer schemas and workflow definitions.Scale our white-labeled data warehouse (similar to BigQuery or Snowflake) to handle high-volume, low-latency analytics and automation tasks.Develop Terraform-like declarative APIs and SDKs to allow operations teams to manage business processes as code while ensuring security, tenancy, and performance.Provide end-to-end observability and searchable insights across supply chain, finance, and operational data, highlighting business logic in user-friendly language through AI-native search capabilities.Implement Enterprise guardrails within a composable system to preemptively identify anomalies or risky patterns.Foster a collaborative engineering culture, working closely with product and design teams to transform traditional back-office challenges into elegant, resilient systems that operators admire.Your SkillsProficiency in building large-scale ETL processes using databases such as Postgres, Elasticsearch, DuckDB, Memgraph (Graph DB), etc.Experience utilizing cloud services for the development and deployment of reliable web applications.Ability to work with abstractions to create scalable and complex graph-based architectures.About YouTeam-oriented: You bring enthusiasm, openness, and inquisitiveness to the team every day.Innovative thinker: You thrive on developing creative solutions to complex problems.Detail-oriented: You possess a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering high-quality work.

Join doss as the Head of Engineering, where you will lead a talented team of engineers dedicated to building innovative solutions. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the engineering department's strategic direction and ensure the successful execution of engineering projects. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive technology initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

About UsAt doss, we are pioneering the future of operational efficiency with our innovative platform, often referred to as the “Terraform for operators.” We are developing an AI-driven schema layer that powers a customizable data warehouse, enabling physical-goods companies to rapidly adapt their record systems in alignment with the evolving pace of their business operations.Imagine leveraging AI foundation models for seamless schema migrations, achieving real-time observability across operational and financial data, managing complex git versioning for schema and data changes, and creating workflows that are as flexible as infrastructure code.Your RoleCollaborate closely with design teams and fellow engineers to rapidly develop intuitive and lightning-fast web experiences.Play a crucial role in shaping the technical roadmap by prioritizing features that enhance customer-facing experiences.Develop adaptable infrastructure and components that can scale in a composable software environment, similar to tools like Retool, Airtable, Zapier, and Figma.Design a versatile entity-attribute-value (EAV) data model and schema-as-code platform that supports customer instances while ensuring transactional integrity.Your SkillsAbility to initiate and execute projects in ambiguous environments, transitioning from zero to one.Proficient in Typescript, React, NextJS, and Tailwind CSS.Familiarity with GraphQL, Postgres, ORMs, and Node (Express).Comfortable utilizing internal APIs to construct complex front-end interfaces and components.Knowledge of various databases including Postgres, Elasticsearch, DuckDB, and Memgraph.Who You AreTeam Player: You foster positivity, openness, and curiosity within the team.Growth Mindset: You view every challenge as an opportunity to learn and enhance yourself, your team, and the organization.Craftsmanship: You take pride in delivering high-quality work.Customer-Centric: You prioritize the customer experience and aim to create delightful products.Pragmatic: You make informed decisions based on circumstances rather than strict theories.Low Ego: You thrive in collaborative settings where team support is paramount.

DOSS builds an Operations Cloud platform for physical product businesses, supporting real-time management of goods, finances, and data. The system covers procurement, inventory, orders, fulfillment, and finance, replacing spreadsheets and legacy ERP tools. With its Adaptive Resource Platform and integrated data model, DOSS enables clients to deploy quickly, automate processes, and adapt as their needs change, without major re-implementations. The company recently secured $55M in Series B funding, led by Madrona and Premji Invest, with support from Intuit Ventures, Theory Ventures, General Catalyst, Contrary Capital, and Pathlight VC. More information is available in the official announcement. Role overview The Associate PMO joins the Customer Product Operations team in San Francisco, playing a key role in client success at DOSS. This position combines product management, data analysis, operational execution, implementation, and client relationship management. The Associate PMO manages the full post-sales product operations and implementation lifecycle for assigned clients, typically handling one or two clients at a time. In this role, there is also the opportunity to help shape new product features and solutions within the DOSS ERP platform. Strong ownership and the ability to balance several priorities are important for success. Key responsibilities Discovery: Collaborate with client leadership to understand their operational and financial processes, including how goods, information, and funds move through their business. Product design: Develop data models, workflows, and integrations tailored to each client’s needs. Build/configure: Customize and set up solutions within the DOSS/ERP platform. User acceptance testing and go-live: Oversee UAT and ensure a smooth client deployment. What we look for Proactive ownership and accountability Customer-focused approach and stakeholder management skills Curiosity about operational and technical details Business sense to discuss value drivers with clients Flexibility and eagerness to learn Previous ERP or industry experience is helpful but not required. The team values candidates with a mix of business and technical backgrounds. Location San Francisco

DOSS builds an AI-driven Operations Cloud that helps physical product companies manage goods, finances, and data in real time. The platform connects procurement, inventory, orders, fulfillment, and finance, aiming to replace spreadsheets and legacy ERP systems with a more flexible and rapid solution. Backed by a recent $55 million Series B round, DOSS partners with businesses seeking to improve operational efficiency. Role overview The Strategic Portfolio Manager joins the PMO team, working at the intersection of product development, data management, operations, implementation, and client relations. This is a player-coach position, responsible for leading a small team of PMO professionals while directly contributing to daily project execution. What you will do Oversee a portfolio of complex, high-value client engagements from post-sale through deployment. Guide your team through each phase of the client journey, including: Discovery: Work with client leaders to assess operational and financial workflows. Product Design: Shape data models, workflows, and integrations tailored to each client. Build/Configure: Implement solutions on the DOSS/ERP platform. User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Go-live: Ensure smooth deployment and transition for clients. Maintain high standards of quality and efficiency across your team’s work. Development philosophy DOSS operates with a strong emphasis on coaching and performance management, similar to a high-performing sports team. The company uses a streamlined review process (DIPS) every six months to evaluate performance and identify opportunities for promotion and compensation growth. The focus is on accelerating career development for each team member.

Who We Are:At DOSS, we are pioneering the future of automation with our AI-native ERP system. Our mission is to transform legacy software, leveraging over 50 years of industry insight to enhance the efficiency of supply chain, operations, and finance sectors. As we rapidly expand, this is a remarkable chance to join a dynamic team and make a meaningful impact for both DOSS and our clients!Position Overview:The Customer Product Operations team serves as the backbone of DOSS, ensuring our clients' success. This pivotal role merges product development, data analysis, operational strategy, implementation, and client collaboration. You will oversee the entire post-sales product operations and implementation process.Discovery: Collaborate with cross-functional client leadership to evaluate their operational and financial workflows (including the flow of goods, information, and funds) and identify requirements.Product Design: Develop data models, workflows, and integration strategies.Build/Configure: Customize solutions on the DOSS/ERP platform.User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and Go-live: Ensure smooth transitions for clients.As a Customer Product Operations Lead, you will spearhead our efforts to penetrate the upper mid-market and enterprise segments. Your responsibilities will include:Overseeing the end-to-end ERP lifecycle process and ensuring success for 1-2 of our major clients.Mentoring and leading a team of associates.Developing new product capabilities and solutions within the DOSS ERP platform.While prior ERP or industry experience is advantageous, it is not mandatory. Our diverse team brings together a blend of business and technical expertise. We prioritize:A strong ownership and accountability mindset.A commitment to customer satisfaction, including effective client and stakeholder management.A keen interest in operational and technical details.Business acumen to discuss value drivers at a strategic level.A passion for rapid learning and adaptation.

Position OverviewJoin Doss as a Technical Recruiter, where you'll play a pivotal role in sourcing, attracting, and hiring exceptional engineering and technical talent to propel our innovative product development. Collaborating closely with our CTO, Head of Engineering, and Product leadership, you'll be instrumental in assembling high-performing teams across Engineering, Product, Data, and Design.This position is perfect for an individual who excels in dynamic environments, enjoys building processes from the ground up, and possesses a proven history of successfully recruiting for early-stage technical teams.

About the RoleAs an Associate Account Executive (AAE) at Doss, you will play a pivotal role in our go-to-market (GTM) strategy. You will explore innovative messaging, penetrate up-market accounts, and contribute to the development of our sales playbook. Your efforts will directly influence our sales pipeline and revenue targets. The AAE team is integral to our growth initiatives, offering you the chance to make an immediate impact and transition into a closing role within a defined timeline.This position is primarily sales-focused, requiring you to dedicate most of your time to prospecting and selling. As a sales-led growth organization, our success hinges on your ability to effectively SELL our product. Importantly, no prior sales experience is required; we will provide comprehensive training to equip you for success.Please note: This is a full-time (40 hrs/week) in-person position at our SoMa office.

Who We AreAt Doss, we are pioneering the future of data management, creating the "Terraform for operators". Our cutting-edge AI-driven schema layer facilitates the transformation of white-labeled data warehouses, enabling physical-goods companies to adapt their record systems at the same pace as their evolving business operations.Imagine a world where AI foundation models streamline schema migrations, provide real-time observability across operational and financial data, and manage complex version control of schema and data changes, all while allowing workflows to be composed similarly to infrastructure code.Your RoleDesign a robust EAV data model & schema-as-code platform that underpins each client instance, ensuring a harmonious balance between flexibility and transactional integrity.Develop a Git-style version control and migration engine capable of executing complex schema and data changes in live enterprise environments, rolling forward or back as needed.Create AI-assisted tools that harness foundation models to suggest, validate, and implement new customer schemas and workflow definitions.Enhance our white-labeled data warehouse (similar to BigQuery or Snowflake) to support high-volume, low-latency analytics and automation tasks.Build Terraform-like declarative APIs & SDKs that empower operations teams to treat business processes as code while upholding security, tenancy, and performance standards.Provide comprehensive observability & search across supply chain, finance, and operational data, illuminating business logic in intuitive language via AI-native search functionalities.Implement enterprise guardrails within a composable system to proactively identify anomalous behaviors or emerging risky patterns.Foster a mentoring environment that shapes engineering culture, collaborating with product and design teams to transform complex back-office challenges into elegant, resilient systems that are favored by operators.

Who We AreAt doss, we are innovating the landscape for operators by developing the "Terraform for operators"—an AI-driven schema layer that powers a white-labeled data warehouse. Our solution empowers physical goods companies to adapt their systems of record as swiftly as their business needs evolve.Imagine a world where AI foundational models facilitate schema migrations, delivering real-time observability across operational and financial data, managing complex git versioning for schema and data changes, and enabling workflows that can be composed like infrastructure code.Your ResponsibilitiesCollaborate closely with design teams and fellow engineers to deliver rapid, intuitive web browser experiences.Contribute to the technical roadmap and prioritize features enhancing the customer-facing experience.Design and implement flexible infrastructure and components that scale within a composable software environment, similar to tools like Retool, Airtable, Zapier, Figma, and Notion.Your SkillsAbility to navigate from concept to execution in ambiguous environments.Proficient in Typescript, React, NextJS, and Tailwind.Familiarity with GraphQL, Postgres, ORMs, and Node (Express).Experience in utilizing internal APIs to create complex front-end interfaces and components.Expertise in translating intricate Figma UI/UX designs into flawless implementations.About YouTeam Player: You bring enthusiasm, openness, and curiosity to the team every day.Growth Mindset: You view every challenge as an opportunity for personal and team development.Craftsmanship: You take pride in delivering high-quality work.Customer-First Attitude: You are deeply invested in enhancing customer experience.Pragmatic Approach: You make decisions based on circumstances rather than theory.Low Ego: You thrive in collaborative environments where teamwork is paramount.Benefits We OfferComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) along with mandatory US holidays.401(k) plan with immediate eligibility for participation.

Who We AreAt Doss, we are pioneering the next generation of operational technology. Our mission is to create the "Terraform for operators," an innovative AI-driven schema layer that empowers physical goods companies to adapt their record-keeping systems with the agility of their evolving business operations.Imagine a world where AI foundation models facilitate seamless schema migrations, enable real-time observability of operations and finance data, and allow complex versioning of schema and data changes akin to Git workflows—where workflows are composed as effortlessly as infrastructure code.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop the core EAV data model & schema-as-code platform that underpins our customer instances, ensuring a balance between flexibility and transactional integrity.Create a Git-style version control and migration engine that efficiently manages complex schema and data changes in live enterprise settings.Develop AI-assisted tools that leverage foundation models to propose, validate, and implement new customer schemas and workflows.Scale our white-labeled data warehouse (similar to BigQuery/Snowflake) to handle high-volume, low-latency analytics and automation tasks.Build Terraform-like declarative APIs & SDKs enabling operations teams to treat business processes as code while ensuring security, performance, and tenancy.Provide end-to-end observability and search capabilities across supply chain, finance, and operations data—translating complex business logic into comprehensible language through AI-driven search functionalities.Implement enterprise guardrails in a composable system to proactively identify anomalous behaviors or risky patterns.Mentor fellow engineers and help cultivate a strong engineering culture, working alongside product and design teams to transform operational challenges into elegant, robust systems that operators love.

Join demo.levels.fyi, a trailblazing software company that empowers real-time collaboration on vital workflows. Established in 2012, we proudly serve over 10,000 clients globally and are backed by esteemed investors, including Example Capital. Having successfully raised our Series C, demo.levels.fyi is currently valued at $750 million.As a Backend Engineer, you will be an integral part of our dynamic team, directly reporting to the team manager. This pivotal role will enable you to influence various workflows and contribute to our innovative projects.

About Us:At DOSS, we are pioneering an AI-native ERP platform designed to revolutionize automation. Our dedicated team has reimagined 50 years of legacy software to significantly enhance the functionality of supply chain, operations, and finance organizations. As we rapidly scale, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact within DOSS and for our clients!Position Summary:The Agent Engineer role is situated within the product and implementation organization (PMO), focusing on engineering tasks. You will develop tools and productize agents that facilitate the entire DOSS customer lifecycle, from discovery to design, building, user acceptance testing (UAT), going live, and expansion. This position emphasizes systems engineering for agentic software, requiring you to design context, interfaces, instrumentation, evaluation, and reliability to ensure agents can effectively and safely perform real customer tasks consistently.Your mission is to transform ERP implementation into a mechanically scalable process, breaking down knowledge work into computable units manageable by GPUs rather than human intellect. You will play a key role in architecting, instrumenting, and operating this innovative factory.While prior ERP or industry experience can be beneficial, it is not mandatory. Our diverse team comprises individuals from various business and technical backgrounds. What we value most are:Core Responsibilities:Design agent workflows that align with real implementation tasks: intake, reasoning, actions, verification, and handoff across multiple customers and sectors.Create context systems: define what an agent should know, the timing of this knowledge, its grounding, and how to maintain accuracy as customer needs evolve.Productize agent capabilities into reusable components: playbooks, tools, schemas, guardrails, and templates that enhance functionality across clients.Instrument and assess: establish success metrics, develop automated evaluation frameworks, monitor failure patterns, and iterate swiftly.Oversee agents in production: ensure reliability through rollback strategies, escalation paths, audit trails, and continuous improvement cycles with the PMO team.Collaborate closely with PMO and product teams to transform complex business realities into clear, computable representations (data models, process graphs, etc.).

About UsAt doss, we are pioneering the future of operational intelligence with our innovative platform—a 'Terraform for operators.' Our AI-generated schema layer powers a customizable data warehouse, enabling companies dealing with physical goods to adapt their record systems in real-time as their business landscape evolves.Imagine leveraging AI foundation models for seamless schema migrations, enjoying real-time observability across operational and financial data, and managing intricate git versioning of schema and data modifications—all while developing workflows akin to infrastructure code.Your RoleDesign and implement the core frontend for our collaborative cloud platform.Take ownership of the technical roadmap for features related to customer-facing experiences.Develop adaptable infrastructure and components that scale in a composable software environment (think tools akin to Retool, Airtable, Zapier, Figma, and Notion).Your ExpertiseAbility to initiate projects from scratch in ambiguous settings.Proficient in Typescript, React, NextJS, and Tailwind CSS.Knowledgeable in GraphQL, Postgres, ORMs, and Node (Express).Competent in utilizing internal APIs to create complex frontend interfaces and components.Skilled in translating intricate Figma UI/UX designs into flawless browser implementations.Your AttributesCollaborative Spirit: You bring enthusiasm, openness, and curiosity to the team every day.Growth-Oriented: You view every experience as an opportunity to learn and uplift the team and company.Dedication to Quality: You take pride in creating high-quality products.Customer-Centric: You are deeply invested in enhancing the customer experience and delivering delightful products.Pragmatic Thinker: You make decisions based on practicality rather than theory.Humble: You thrive in a collaborative atmosphere where everyone contributes to the team’s success.Our BenefitsComprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) along with mandatory US holidays.401(k) plan with immediate eligibility.Fitness stipends and wellness programs.

About CasaAt Casa, we believe that homes are among life’s most cherished assets, yet the experience of homeownership can often be frustrating. We are on a mission to revolutionize this experience by creating a next-generation personal property management solution tailored for single-family homes, ensuring that owning a home becomes a delight.Founded by early visionaries from Uber, CloudKitchens, and Levels, Casa is proud to be supported by a remarkable group of leading venture capital firms and angel investors. Our service is already live and delivering value to paying members.About the RoleWe are seeking a pioneering Senior Backend Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying robust backend systems that provide exceptional value to our members.You will collaborate closely with our founders, fellow engineers, and designers to craft innovative and impactful products. Your contributions will be vital in shaping our core systems and defining the culture of our founding team.Key ResponsibilitiesArchitect and develop scalable, secure, and reliable backend systems.Design and implement APIs that enhance our iOS applications and other client interfaces.Optimize the performance and scalability of our services to accommodate an expanding member base and increasing data volume.Stay updated with the latest advancements in backend technologies and cloud infrastructure, integrating new methodologies as suitable.Mentor a growing engineering team through code reviews and constructive feedback to uphold high-quality standards.About YouYou are passionate about building robust systems. You possess a deep understanding of backend architecture, API design, and database management, and are eager to construct systems that can scale with our increasing member base.You are excited to be a founding engineer at an early-stage startup, ready to contribute to the structure and systems being established, while also shaping the company culture.You thrive on building. You embrace the challenges and opportunities for growth that come with joining an early-stage company, and you excel in a fast-paced, evolving environment.You think and act decisively. Your proactive mindset will contribute significantly to our mission.

Join our innovative team at leverdemo193 as a Backend Engineer, where you will play a pivotal role in developing robust server-side applications. You will be responsible for managing data interchange between servers and users, focusing on the development of all server-side logic, maintaining the central database, and ensuring optimal performance and responsiveness to front-end requests. Collaboration is key, as you will also integrate front-end elements created by your colleagues into the application. A fundamental understanding of front-end technologies is beneficial for this role.

About the RoleJoin us as a pivotal technical founder at Known, where you will be responsible for developing the back-end systems and infrastructure that drive our innovative platform. Your expertise will shape the APIs that cater to millions of requests, establish real-time communication frameworks for voice and text interactions, and create data architectures that facilitate intelligent matching on a large scale. You will design robust, high-performance systems primed for growth alongside our expanding user base.In collaboration with our founding team, including specialists in AI/ML, full-stack development, product management, and design, you will architect back-end services that effectively manage complex workflows. This includes streaming LLM responses, processing payments, handling batch matching jobs, and enabling real-time chat functionalities, all while ensuring simplicity and enhancing developer efficiency. This is a high-responsibility position where your decisions will lay the groundwork for the future scalability of Known.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop scalable back-end services using Node.js/TypeScript, including RESTful APIs, background job processing, and data pipelines for real-time and batch operations.Architect and enhance database systems with Postgres, focusing on schema design, query optimization, indexing strategies, and data integrity at scale.Build real-time communication infrastructures utilizing WebSockets for chat and WebRTC for audio/video, ensuring minimal latency and maximum reliability.Integrate and oversee third-party services (such as OpenAI/Anthropic LLMs, Google/Apple Pay, reservation platforms, and notification services) with effective error handling and monitoring.Collaborate with AI/ML engineers to construct APIs and data pipelines that support model predictions, manage training data collection, and facilitate experimentation workflows.Take charge of infrastructure, deployment, and observability — develop CI/CD pipelines, implement monitoring and alerting systems, optimize cloud expenses, and guarantee system reliability as user traffic increases.Design for performance and scalability — implement caching strategies, optimize API response times, and architect systems capable of accommodating significant growth without necessitating rewrites.Requirements4–6 years of experience in building production back-end systems, preferably for consumer products, high-traffic applications, or startups.Strong proficiency in TypeScript and Node.js, with a thorough understanding of asynchronous programming techniques.

Join Layerfi as a Backend EngineerAt Layerfi, we are revolutionizing the accounting landscape for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). With a decade of experience, we’ve established a powerful ecosystem of software tools that facilitate various business operations. However, the accounting sector has fallen behind, leaving SMBs to struggle with disjointed software and costly bookkeeping services.We are creating a cutting-edge accounting software that seamlessly integrates with the existing tools that SMBs rely on daily. Our platform empowers software companies to deliver modern accounting solutions and bookkeeping services to their clients, eliminating the need for outdated tools and expensive bookkeepers.Your RoleWe seek engineers who aspire to build not just products but also a strong team and company. This requires a blend of technical expertise across our tech stack along with unique skills such as:Forward-thinking coupled with a deep understanding of customer needs.A keen curiosity about technical and business challenges.Ability to navigate competing priorities while aligning with company objectives.A strong sense of ownership in product and team decisions.A passion for collaboration and enhancing the strengths of your colleagues.Our ideal candidates typically possess:A minimum of 2 years of experience in robust software development teams.Experience navigating the highs and lows of product development from inception to launch.A proven track record in team leadership and growth.We value proactive individuals who are eager to tackle challenges and seize opportunities, and we welcome those who reach out even if they don’t precisely meet the criteria.Our Technology StackWe do not focus on how familiar candidates are with our specific tech stack. One of the advantages of hiring exceptional engineers is our confidence in their ability to adapt and learn quickly, with support from the team. However, we do want all candidates to feel excited about the tools and environment they will engage with from day one.API language: KotlinEmbedded components: ...

Join Point as a founding Senior Backend Engineer and be part of a team creating a modern and aspirational banking experience. We are dedicated to enhancing everyday debit cards with exciting rewards and benefits, setting a new standard in banking.Discover more about Point's innovative team and dynamic culture here.