Staff Software Engineer - Backend at Sigma Computing | New York City

About madecardAt madecard, our mission is to empower homeowners by saving them time, money, and stress. Central to this mission is the Made Card, a credit card crafted specifically for homeowners that offers unmatched rewards on mortgage payments, home improvements, utilities, and essential purchases. Each transaction fuels a personalized home management platform, allowing users to oversee home systems and appliances, anticipate maintenance needs, and access support—from AI-driven insights to in-person services—precisely when they need it.We collaborate with leading national partners in the residential homeownership sector, including mortgage lenders and home service providers, which enables us to reach millions of households nationwide and deliver substantial benefits to homeowners.Supported by prestigious investors such as Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team boasts extensive expertise in fintech, mortgage, and credit card industries, having held roles at Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We are dedicated to building a financial and engagement platform for the next generation of homeowners—one that prioritizes the homeowner and redefines what it means to truly feel at home.

Join Our Team as a Frontend EngineerAt Madecard, we are on a mission to empower homeowners to save time, money, and reduce stress. Our flagship product, the Made Card, is a credit card crafted specifically for homeowners, providing unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home improvements, utilities, and essential purchases. Each transaction fuels a bespoke home management platform that enables users to oversee their home systems and appliances, stay ahead of maintenance tasks, and receive assistance—ranging from AI-powered guidance to in-person services—just when they need it.By collaborating with leading national organizations in the residential homeownership sector, including mortgage lenders and home service providers, we integrate Made into crucial moments of the homeowner journey. This strategic approach allows us to reach millions of households nationwide, delivering significant advantages to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors such as Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team boasts extensive experience in fintech, mortgages, and credit cards from prestigious firms like Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We are dedicated to building a financial and engagement platform that places homeowners at the forefront while redefining the essence of feeling at home.

About the CompanyAt madecard, we are dedicated to transforming the homeowner experience. Our flagship product, Made Card, is a unique credit card tailored for homeowners, offering unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home enhancements, utility bills, and essential purchases. With each transaction, users gain access to a bespoke home management platform that allows them to oversee their home systems and appliances, keep up with maintenance, and receive timely assistance - ranging from AI-driven advice to in-person services. By integrating financial tools, insightful data, and reliable professionals, we empower homeowners with greater control, increased savings, and more leisure time to relish their living spaces.We collaborate with top-tier national partners in the residential homeownership industry, including mortgage lenders and home service providers, to seamlessly integrate Made into critical phases of the homeowner journey. Through these alliances, we reach millions of households nationwide, delivering substantial advantages to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors such as Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team boasts extensive experience in fintech, mortgage, and credit cards, having held positions at Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We are committed to creating an innovative financial and engagement platform for the next wave of homeowners, centering the homeowner in the experience and redefining what it means to truly feel at home.About the RoleWe are seeking a meticulous Quality Assurance Engineer to guarantee the reliability and excellence of the Made Card and homeowner platform. In this role, you will collaborate closely with engineers, product managers, and designers to establish testing requirements, craft automated and manual test cases, and monitor issues through to resolution. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for exploring edge cases, a keen eye for detail, and a desire to help cultivate a robust QA infrastructure within a dynamic engineering team.What You’ll DoTest Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive test plans and cases to validate product features.Manual & Automated Testing: Execute testing across frontend (Flutter) and backend (Python/Postgres/DynamoDB/Redis) systems.Automation: Create and sustain automated test scripts using frameworks like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.API Testing: Utilize tools such as Postman or RestAssured to validate backend services.Bug Tracking: Identify, document, and manage defects through to resolution.

About madecardAt madecard, our mission is to empower homeowners by saving them time, money, and stress. Our flagship product, the Made Card, is a unique credit card tailored specifically for homeowners, offering exceptional rewards on mortgage payments, home improvements, utilities, and essential purchases. Every transaction fuels a customized home management platform where users can effortlessly oversee their home systems and appliances, stay proactive with maintenance, and access assistance ranging from AI-driven insights to on-site services precisely when needed. By integrating financial tools, valuable data, and trusted professionals, we enable individuals to gain more control, realize significant savings, and ultimately enjoy their homes more fully.We collaborate with prominent national players in the residential homeownership sector, encompassing mortgage lenders, servicers, real estate brokerages, and home improvement providers, seamlessly integrating madecard into pivotal moments of the homeowner journey. This enables us to connect with millions of households nationwide and provide tangible benefits to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors like Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team possesses extensive experience in fintech, mortgage, and credit card sectors, having previously worked at Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We are dedicated to creating a financial and engagement platform for the next generation of homeowners, placing them at the forefront and redefining what it means to truly feel at home.About the RoleWe are seeking a Backend Engineer to join our team in building and scaling the services that undergird the Made Card and homeowner platform. In this role, you will be instrumental in the design, development, and upkeep of core systems while closely collaborating with product, frontend, and infrastructure teams. This opportunity is ideal for an individual who thrives on tackling complex backend challenges and aspires to grow within a dynamic startup environment.What You’ll DoFeature Development: Develop and maintain backend services and APIs utilizing Python.Database & Systems: Design, implement, and enhance data models across Postgres, DynamoDB, and Redis.Infrastructure: Assist in deploying and scaling applications using Kubernetes, Docker, and AWS.Collaboration: Work alongside frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to deliver comprehensive features.Code Quality: Produce clean, maintainable, and testable code while participating in code reviews and team discussions.

About madecardAt madecard, our mission is to alleviate the stress, time, and costs associated with homeownership. Introducing the Made Card, a credit card crafted specifically for homeowners, offering unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home enhancements, utility bills, and essential purchases. Each transaction integrates with a personalized home management platform, empowering users to oversee their home systems and appliances while staying ahead of maintenance tasks. Our platform combines AI-driven insights with access to in-person services, ensuring homeowners receive support exactly when they need it.We collaborate with top-tier national entities in the residential homeownership sector, including mortgage lenders, servicers, real estate agencies, and home improvement companies, integrating madecard into crucial moments of the homeowner experience. These strategic partnerships enable us to reach millions of households nationwide, delivering substantial advantages to homeowners.Supported by renowned investors such as Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team is comprised of experts from Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. Together, we are developing a financial and engagement platform that centers on homeowners, transforming what it means to truly feel at home.About the RoleWe are seeking a dedicated Senior QA Engineer to spearhead quality assurance across our mobile and web platforms. In this critical role, you will define scalable QA practices, enhance automated test coverage, and seamlessly integrate testing into our CI/CD pipeline. This position is perfect for someone who excels at ensuring reliability at scale, enjoys mentoring fellow team members, and is eager to cultivate a robust QA culture and systems from the ground up.What You’ll DoTest Strategy: Develop and implement test strategies, plans, and cases to guarantee high-quality software releases.Manual & Automated Testing: Execute thorough testing across our frontend (Flutter) and backend (Python/Postgres/DynamoDB/Redis) systems.Automation: Create and maintain automated test scripts utilizing tools like Selenium, Cypress, or Playwright.API Testing: Assess backend services and integrations using tools such as Postman or RestAssured.

About the CompanyAt madecard, we are dedicated to empowering homeowners to save valuable time, money, and reduce stress. Our flagship product, Made Card, is a credit card crafted specifically for homeowners, offering unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home enhancements, utilities, and essential purchases. Each transaction fuels a personalized home management platform, allowing users to oversee home systems and appliances, anticipate maintenance needs, and access assistance—ranging from AI-driven insights to in-person services—exactly when they require it. By integrating financial tools, insightful data, and reliable professionals, we provide homeowners with greater control, increased savings, and more time to enjoy their homes.Partnering with top national entities in the residential homeownership sector, such as mortgage lenders and home service providers, we embed Made into pivotal moments of the homeowner journey. These collaborations enable us to serve millions of households nationwide, delivering significant advantages to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors like Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team boasts extensive experience in fintech, mortgage, and credit card industries from prestigious firms including Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We're crafting the financial and engagement platform for the future generation of homeowners—one that centers around the homeowner and redefines the concept of feeling at home.About the RoleWe are in search of a Senior Product Designer to spearhead the design of Made Card and our growing homeowner platform. You will oversee the complete user experience from product flows to brand representation. Your role will include defining our design standards, enhancing our design system, and scaling a company where design is integral to both the product and brand.What You’ll DoDrive the end-to-end design of Made Card and the homeowner platform, delivering user experiences that are both intuitive and sophisticated.Establish the design vision for both product and brand, ensuring every interaction is cohesive and engaging.Develop and maintain a scalable design system that harmonizes product UI, brand elements, and marketing visuals.Collaborate with the marketing team to synchronize campaigns, social media, and creative assets with the product's visual identity.Perform user research and usability testing to validate design choices and enhance user experiences.Work closely with product, engineering, marketing, and partnerships to weave design into our strategic initiatives.

About the CompanyAt Made, our mission is to empower homeowners by saving them time, money, and reducing stress. We have introduced the Made Card, a credit card tailored specifically for homeowners, offering unparalleled rewards on mortgage payments, home improvements, utilities, and essential purchases. Each transaction fuels a personalized home management platform where users can oversee home systems and appliances, stay proactive on maintenance, and access assistance—from AI-powered insights to on-site services—exactly when they need it.Our partnerships with major national players in the residential homeownership sector, including mortgage lenders and home service providers, integrate Made into crucial moments of the homeowner journey. This enables us to reach millions of households nationwide, delivering significant advantages to homeowners.Supported by esteemed investors such as Village Global, Jump Capital, Recharge Capital, and Soma Capital, our leadership team brings extensive experience in fintech, mortgages, and credit cards from Ramp, Bain Capital, JP Morgan Chase, American Express, and Morgan Stanley. We are building a financial and engagement platform tailored for the next generation of homeowners, centered around their needs and redefining the concept of feeling at home.

Join our dynamic team at Antimetal as a Backend Engineer to enhance and scale the systems that power our innovative investigation and automation engine.In this pivotal role, you will develop core backend and platform services, architect solutions for scalability, and ensure our infrastructure can accommodate swift product growth.About AntimetalAntimetal is revolutionizing the future of infrastructure management. We are building a platform that investigates, solves, and prevents issues—empowering engineers to focus on creating exceptional products.Key Responsibilities:Lead the scaling of Antimetal’s AI workflow engine, processing metrics, logs, traces, and code to conduct investigations and deliver intelligible outcomes.Design and implement distributed services to orchestrate data pipelines, automate investigations, and facilitate incident responses at scale.Model and optimize relational data in SQL for high-throughput investigations and comprehensive reporting.Enhance platform reliability through performance improvements, minimizing failure modes, and ensuring scalability with customer demand.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate complex requirements into production-ready backend and platform features.Establish engineering standards for coding, communication, and system design, shaping the development of our product.Your Qualifications:4-8 years of engineering experience, including 2+ years in a high-growth environment with significant scaling.Demonstrated experience in building and scaling distributed systems.Proven expertise in backend API/data services.Experience with on-call responsibilities in production systems.Comfortable navigating ambiguity and taking ownership of projects.Exceptional writing and communication abilities.Proficiency in TypeScript within production environments.Preferred Qualifications:Familiarity with observability tools and practices.

About FLORAAt FLORA, we empower the new creative class with innovative tools that enhance their craft. Our intelligent platform utilizes cutting-edge AI models to facilitate creativity. With a small but dynamic team of approximately 20, we have successfully raised $52 million from notable investors such as Redpoint Ventures, Hanabi Capital, Menlo Ventures, Justin Kan, and Gabe Whaley (founder of MSCHF). Our clientele includes esteemed names in the creative industries, such as Pentagram, Lionsgate, and Nike.About the RoleWe are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to be a pivotal part of FLORA's platform development. You will engage with our database layer, generation infrastructure, observability tools, and the services that enable a seamless real-time creative experience on a large scale.As part of our skilled team of full-stack engineers, you will leverage your extensive backend expertise to resolve our most challenging systems issues. You will take charge of complex projects, work closely with engineering leadership on architectural choices, and evolve with our backend team as we expand.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement generation orchestration infrastructure capable of supporting significant scale.Enhance observability across our infrastructure to minimize failure rates and proactively identify issues before they affect users.Optimize our database layer through effective schema design, indexing strategies, and migrations as we grow.Collaborate on architectural decisions to facilitate the introduction of new features.Partner with the CTO, Product Engineering, and Intelligence Engineering teams to ensure a stable and high-performing foundation for features across all client platforms.Desired Qualifications:A minimum of 5 years of experience in building robust backend systems and operating services at scale.At least 3 years of in-depth experience with TypeScript, emphasizing type safety, error handling, and code organization.Demonstrated ability to analyze ambiguous problems and deliver well-structured solutions.Experience with queue-based architectures, including job scheduling, orchestration, and fault tolerance.Strong instincts for observability; experience in system instrumentation, dashboard creation, and utilizing data to enhance reliability.Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to technical decision-making.

About JuniorAt Junior, we are innovating the investment research landscape by developing advanced LLM-powered tools tailored for private market investors. Our clientele features some of the globe's leading private equity and consulting firms, collectively managing investments worth billions each year. We pride ourselves on being a profitable and bootstrapped enterprise, currently expanding our dynamic team of 24 across our London and NYC offices.Discover more about our mission and values here. Role DescriptionIn your role as a Backend Engineer, you will play a pivotal part in constructing and enhancing the systems that drive our AI-powered research platform. This systems-level position is perfect for engineers passionate about data flows, orchestration, and optimizing performance across intricate distributed systems.As one of our initial engineering team members, you will enjoy the distinctive chance to:Deliver results swiftlyDesign and scale backend systems that facilitate high-throughput LLM interactions, vector search, and multi-agent orchestration.Integrate AI infrastructure across various model providers, databases, and internal APIs to develop cohesive and effective systems.Take charge of reliability and observability, aiding in the evolution of our database (Postgres / ClickHouse) and job orchestration systems.Prototype innovative backend functionalities (retrieval pipelines, caching layers, async task queues) that empower quicker and smarter development.Influence our engineering culture About YouWe seek product-oriented backend engineers who:Are based in NYC, as we operate 5 days a week in-person.Are enthusiastic about the convergence of AI infrastructure and systems design.Have a track record of leading projects from inception to completion.Are eager to participate in product decisions.Possess proficiency in our technology stack: Next.js, TypeScript, PostgreSQL.Feel that there is always room for faster development.

Why We Need YouIn the past year, GovEagle has rapidly established itself as the preferred vendor among the leading government contractors across the nation. Our platform has seen a staggering 10x increase in usage, with our AI agents streamlining the process of shredding requirements, constructing compliance matrices, and drafting proposals in mere hours instead of weeks.To sustain this growth trajectory, we are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer to enhance and optimize the essential systems that power our platform. Your responsibilities will encompass the entirety of our backend, from optimizing API performance to enhancing AI pipeline efficiency and infrastructure. You will ensure that our systems remain fast, reliable, and scalable, as some of the largest defense contractors in the world depend on GovEagle daily.What You're Signing Up ForProfiling and optimizing critical paths within our backend to maintain swift API response times and efficient AI pipelines as workload complexity and customer volume grow exponentially.Identifying and resolving bottlenecks in our database layer, background job orchestration, and asynchronous processing, particularly for extensive LLM workloads.Enhancing our existing Grafana stack to augment logging, metrics, tracing, and alerting, enabling us to comprehend system behavior in production and preemptively address issues before they affect customers.Designing infrastructure improvements to accommodate increased workloads, more concurrent users, and increasingly complex AI pipelines without compromising latency or reliability.Streamlining our build, test, and deployment pipelines to empower the team to deliver faster and with greater confidence.Overseeing our on-call processes, SLOs, and incident response playbooks to make production maintenance uneventful.Collaborating with the CTO as a thought partner on backend architecture decisions. Evaluating trade-offs, drafting RFCs, and raising the engineering standards across the team.

The New York City Comptroller’s Office is dedicated to ensuring the financial stability, accountability, and operational excellence of the New York City government. Our mission is to foster trust among the citizens, secure a prosperous future for all New Yorkers, and contribute to building a more just, equitable, and resilient metropolis. Managed by an independently elected citywide official, the Comptroller's Office serves as a key pillar in maintaining checks and balances to guarantee that city government adheres to its commitments, manages its budget effectively, and addresses long-term challenges.The Bureau of Engineering (BOE) plays a crucial role in investigating construction disputes and claims involving the City of New York. Collaborating closely with the Office of the General Counsel, we strive to reach fair and reasonable resolutions that prioritize the City’s interests. Additionally, the BOE provides essential technical expertise to support the Comptroller's oversight of various City Agencies.We are seeking a dedicated Staff Engineer to assist in the investigation and analysis of construction contract claims and disputes, along with other engineering tasks as assigned. The successful candidate will engage in a range of responsibilities, including:Offering engineering and technical support for the investigation and analysis of complex construction contract claims and disputes.Conducting comprehensive reviews of data pertinent to assigned claims or engineering tasks.Preparing detailed reports addressing damages and liabilities, alongside recommendations for supervisory review.Leading research and evaluations of contract and engineering matters of low to medium complexity.Executing additional related duties as required.

This is a hybrid position based at our NYC headquarters. Aescape creates technology for personalized recovery and wellness, using advanced robotics and proprietary software. The company’s platform adapts to each session, aiming to improve mobility and well-being with measurable results. Aescape serves clients in fitness, hospitality, and wellness, and is backed by investors such as Valor Equity Partners, BroadLight Capital, and Mecha Ventures. More information is available at www.aescape.com. Role overview This Senior or Staff Backend Engineer role focuses on building and maintaining core software systems in Golang. The work supports rapid development and deployment of complex applications that drive Aescape’s intelligent bodywork technology. The team values engineers who enjoy solving new technical challenges and shaping scalable architectures for modern wellness solutions. What you will do Develop and maintain backend services using Golang Design and implement core software components for scalable applications Collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver reliable solutions Contribute to system architecture and design decisions Requirements Professional experience with Golang in backend development Strong background in designing and building scalable systems Ability to work onsite in a hybrid capacity from the NYC office

At Endex, we are pioneering the future of finance by integrating advanced AI technologies with the expertise of financial professionals. Our mission is to create the most sophisticated AI-powered digital coworker for the financial services sector. As a Backend Engineer, you will be a vital part of our team, architecting and developing the core systems that drive our innovative financial analysis platform.In this role, you will design and implement robust APIs, services, and application logic that convert intricate financial data into user-friendly tools for investment experts. We are looking for candidates who:Have a proven track record in creating scalable backend systems capable of managing mission-critical transactions.Possess extensive experience in API design, service communication patterns, and database optimization.Are committed to writing clean, efficient, and testable code that excels in performance.Enjoy tackling complex business logic challenges and devising elegant technical solutions.Are enthusiastic about employing modern engineering practices within the financial technology domain.Join us in revolutionizing the AI-native workspace for finance, transforming the competitive landscape for thousands of firms.

Join hifi as a Backend Software Engineer and become a pivotal part of our innovative team. We are seeking a skilled engineer who is passionate about developing robust and scalable backend solutions. As part of our dynamic environment, you will work on exciting projects that challenge your technical skills and allow you to grow.

Founding Backend Engineer – PhaselawLocation: New York City or Raleigh/Durham AreaType: Full-timeSalary: Competitive, with equity optionsAbout PhaselawPhaselaw is revolutionizing the traditional eDiscovery sector, providing in-house legal teams with innovative document production tools that eliminate the cumbersome, service-heavy processes of the past. Currently in our seed stage, we are already partnering with Fortune 500 companies and experiencing rapid growth.The RoleWe are in search of a talented Backend Engineer to join our founding team and contribute to the development and scaling of our core product. Collaborating closely with our Founders and Engineering team, you will deliver features and enhance performance across various backend systems, including databases, data ingestion, and AI systems. This is a high-ownership, high-impact position where you will play a vital role in shaping Phaselaw’s technological future.What You’ll DoFirst WeekComplete onboarding, set up your development environment, and familiarize yourself with our systems.Deploy a minor update or bug fix to acclimate to the codebase.Utilize the product to gain insights into its functionality and pinpoint areas for enhancement.First MonthDeliver two major features.By 90 DaysRelease feature updates daily/weekly, focusing on quality.Work closely with the team and clients to influence the product's evolution.What We’re Looking ForA minimum of 3 years of backend development experience, preferably in startup environments or agile teams.Proficient in Python for backend development.Extensive database expertise, particularly with Postgres and/or Elasticsearch.Familiarity with contemporary infrastructure management tools, including Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD.A strong inclination for action: You deliver quickly and iterate based on feedback.A keen product sense: You understand user needs and build accordingly.

Join Clarion as a Senior Backend EngineerAt Clarion, we are transforming the way healthcare communicates in the era of AI. With the alarming statistic that clinics miss 30–40% of patient calls, we aim to alleviate the burden of administrative tasks on healthcare staff. Our vision is to empower AI agents to manage essential workflows—such as scheduling, billing, prescription refills, and follow-ups—allowing healthcare professionals to prioritize patient care.We are developing the communication infrastructure that modern healthcare requires. Our AI agents not only answer calls but also execute workflows from start to finish, ensuring that patients receive the attention they deserve. To date, we have successfully managed hundreds of thousands of patient interactions with virtual care companies, health systems, and a $5 billion health insurance provider.Founded by a physician trained at Stanford and Harvard, along with a former Amazon Alexa engineer who led AI and machine learning teams at Salesforce, Clarion has secured $5.4 million in funding from prestigious investors including Accel, Y Combinator, and Sequoia. Our in-person team is based in New York City, and we are rapidly working to address one of healthcare's most pressing challenges.Why This Role is UniqueImmediate Impact: Join us at a pivotal moment with numerous paying customers and a rapidly growing revenue stream, giving you the chance to shape foundational backend systems.Addressing Critical Issues: Your contributions will directly influence healthcare communication, impacting millions of individuals.Work with Experts: Collaborate closely with founders who possess deep insights into both healthcare operations and large-scale AI systems, facilitating swift decision-making and genuine ownership of projects.Your ResponsibilitiesBackend Systems: Design, develop, and maintain the services, data models, and business logic that power Clarion’s AI agents and healthcare workflows.Workflow Management: Create infrastructure for multi-step, asynchronous workflows, including AI-driven processes with conditional logic, retries, and effective failure management.Healthcare Integration: Lead crucial integrations with Electronic Health Records (EHRs) and legacy healthcare platforms through APIs and Robotic Process Automation (RPA).Platform Development: Build internal abstractions and tools to enable the team to deploy and customize AI assistants for new clients efficiently and reliably.Security Measures: Establish and uphold backend authentication and authorization protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards.

About UsAt Lightning AI, the pioneering force behind PyTorch Lightning, we are dedicated to creating an innovative platform for developing, training, and deploying AI systems. Established in 2019, our mission is to seamlessly transition ideas from research to production, minimizing friction along the way.Our merger with Voltage Park, an advanced AI Factory, allows Lightning AI to offer cost-effective, large-scale computational resources alongside developer-friendly software. We equip teams—ranging from solo researchers to large enterprises—with the necessary tools for experimentation, training, and production inference, all while ensuring security, observability, and control.With a global presence and offices in New York City, San Francisco, Seattle, and London, we are supported by esteemed investors including Coatue, Index Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, and Firstminute.Our ValuesMove Fast: We prioritize speed and precision, breaking down complex challenges into manageable tasks.Focus: By collaborating effectively, we tackle one objective at a time, ensuring high-quality feature delivery.Balance: We believe that sustained performance stems from a healthy work-life balance, allowing our team to thrive.Craftsmanship: We take pride in our work, focusing on innovation through excellence and attention to detail.Minimal: Simplicity drives our solutions, as we strive to eliminate unnecessary complexity and focus on what truly matters.What We Are Looking ForWe seek a passionate Backend Engineer to contribute to the development and scalability of the Lightning AI platform. This role encompasses working on various aspects including the frontend, CLI, API, billing, security, and integrations.As a key player, you will own significant features and lead development from concept to deployment while collaborating with a talented team of engineers, product managers, and designers. Your focus will be on speed, quality, and iterative improvement as you help shape transformative technology in the machine-learning landscape!You will be part of the Red Squad and report directly to our Director of Engineering. This is a hybrid position based in our New York City office, with an expectation of 2 days in the office per week.

About Method SecurityMethod Security is at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity, especially in an age where AI-driven threats are escalating. Our mission is to protect essential institutions—ranging from government entities to defense organizations and critical commercial sectors—against these advanced threats by crafting state-of-the-art, autonomous defense solutions. We unite our expertise in AI, cybersecurity, and software development to create innovative products that shift the balance of power in security from offense to defense.Our Team and ValuesJoining Method means becoming part of a distinguished, purpose-driven team that champions innovation, transparency, and excellence. We operate with intent, valuing diverse viewpoints and experiences while holding ourselves to high standards of quality. Our team thrives on trust, efficiency, and mutual respect. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where each member can make significant contributions. At Method, you will have the freedom to propel projects forward, the support to overcome challenges, and the chance to shape the future of cybersecurity.Role OverviewAs a Backend Engineer at Method Security, you will be integral in building and scaling the foundational systems that drive our autonomous cybersecurity products. This position entails designing and optimizing distributed systems to adhere to stringent performance and latency benchmarks, along with implementing secure APIs and robust database structures. Collaborating with a high-performing team, you will tackle intricate technical challenges to guarantee our backend infrastructure remains secure, efficient, and dependable.