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Senior Backend Engineer at Phia | New York City

PhiaNew York City
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Senior

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What You OwnDesign and implement scalable backend services, APIs, and shared platform components. Take responsibility for system architecture, performance, and reliability of core backend systems. Collaborate with product and ML teams to facilitate data- and model-driven workflows. Enhance observability, monitoring, and operational best practices. Influence technical decisions and contribute to the long-term platform strategy. Elevate code quality through reviews, design discussions, and mentorship. Qualifications5+ years of experience in building and maintaining production backend systems. Extensive experience with APIs, databases, and distributed systems. Proficient in at least one backend programming language and modern backend frameworks. Experience in designing systems that prioritize scale, performance, and reliability.

About the job

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Backend Engineer where you will architect, develop, and scale essential backend systems that support high-traffic consumer applications and internal platforms. You will take ownership of vital services and APIs, engage with high-throughput distributed architectures, and collaborate closely with product, machine learning, and engineering teams to deliver seamless, low-latency experiences for our users.

About Phia

Phia has successfully secured $43M in funding from top-tier investors including Notable Capital, Khosla Ventures, and Kleiner Perkins to develop the AI alignment layer for the commerce sector. In less than a year, Phia’s consumer shopping assistant has amassed over one million users and established partnerships with over 6,200 retail brands, generating billions in annual gross merchandise volume. Each month, Phia contributes millions in sales for its partners and has achieved an impressive 11× revenue growth since its inception.

As AI-driven vertical agents revolutionize various industries, Phia is at the forefront of transforming commerce from a fragmented and impersonal experience into a more intelligent, trustworthy, and user-centric journey. This trust serves as our competitive edge, positioning us as the comprehensive shopping destination for the next generation of consumers.

Phia fosters a lean, high-ownership culture with a startup mentality. If you are eager to work in a fast-paced environment and tackle complex challenges within consumer AI and commerce, we invite you to join us.

About Phia

Phia is a pioneering company focused on creating an AI-centric alignment layer for commerce, backed by substantial investment and a rapidly growing user base. With a mission to reshape the shopping experience, Phia is dedicated to building trust and intelligence in commerce through innovative solutions.

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