Senior Backend Engineer (Python)

At Oura, we believe in unlocking the potential within everyone. Our award-winning Oura Ring and its connected app empower individuals to understand their readiness, activity levels, and sleep quality. By providing actionable insights, we have supported millions in their journey towards healthier living.Our commitment to uplifting the world starts with embodying our core values and fostering a supportive environment for our team. As a rapidly expanding company dedicated to enhancing well-being, we prioritize equipping our employees with the tools and resources they need to excel both professionally and personally.Our engineering team is composed of talented developers located across the EU and the US. For everyday feature development, our engineers collaborate in smaller, cross-functional squads that enjoy significant autonomy. Each squad is responsible for the entire lifecycle of their features—from ideation and design to implementation, deployment, maintenance, and bug resolution.This is a remote role, ideally suited for candidates in the US-Pacific timezone. For those who prefer hybrid or in-office settings, we have locations in San Francisco and San Diego, along with employee hubs in New York City, Boston, Los Angeles, Seattle, and more.We are on the lookout for a passionate Senior Backend Engineer to enhance one of our dynamic teams. Several positions are available, each focusing on different feature areas—from enabling new hardware capabilities and interaction modes to creating multimodal data labeling and model training pipelines that drive personalized guidance. Join us at the forefront of wearable technology and help shape the future of Oura’s products.Your Responsibilities:Design and implement high-quality solutions, overseeing the entire process from conception to production, including testing, monitoring, and documentation, while establishing best practices across the engineering lifecycle.Proactively address ambiguous challenges, transforming them into clear, manageable solutions while ensuring alignment with stakeholders.Ensure that all solutions comply with contemporary security, privacy, and regulatory standards.Lead architectural enhancements to scale the platform, refine our infrastructure, and support new product functionalities.Collaborate effectively within a globally distributed and diverse team, adapting to Oura’s evolution and seizing new opportunities.

Join our dynamic team as a Senior Backend Engineer at antithesis, where you will play a crucial role in developing innovative backend solutions that drive our cutting-edge projects. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to design, implement, and optimize our backend architecture, ensuring high performance and scalability.

Role overview As a Senior Backend Engineer at Postscript, the focus is on building and refining the core systems that power the platform. This role is fully remote, offering flexibility while working with a distributed team. The position emphasizes designing backend solutions that enable the platform to scale and remain reliable as it grows. What you will do Collaborate with teams throughout the company to design backend systems that can scale as demand increases Work to optimize performance and ensure the reliability of platform services Share ideas and develop solutions to strengthen the backend architecture

About Scribd:At Scribd Inc. (pronounced “scribbed”), we are driven by a mission to ignite human curiosity. Join our innovative team as we cultivate a universe of stories and knowledge, democratize the sharing of ideas and information, and empower collective expertise through our diverse products: Everand, Scribd, Slideshare, and Fable.This position is an officially approved, open role within our organization.We foster a culture where authenticity and boldness thrive; where discussions lead to commitment as we embrace unexpected challenges; and where every team member is empowered to take initiative with a steadfast focus on our customers.Our workplace structure emphasizes a balance between individual flexibility and community engagement. Through our flexible work initiative, Scribd Flex, employees can collaborate with their managers to design a work style that best suits their needs. Our approach prioritizes intentional in-person moments to strengthen collaboration, culture, and connection. Therefore, occasional in-person attendance is a requirement for all Scribd Inc. employees, regardless of their location.What do we seek in our new team members? We value “GRIT.” The essence of GRIT is the blend of passion and perseverance towards achieving long-term goals. At Scribd Inc., we believe in the immense potential this can unlock and encourage our employees to adopt a GRIT-driven approach to their work. In practical terms, GRIT also serves as an acronym that highlights the standards we uphold: we are searching for candidates who can set and achieve Goals, deliver Results in their responsibilities, contribute Innovative solutions, and positively impact the broader Team through collaboration and attitude.About the Team:The ML Data Engineering team is at the forefront of metadata extraction, enrichment, and content understanding across all Scribd brands. Our team processes hundreds of millions of documents and billions of images, providing high-quality metadata that enhances content discovery and trust for millions of users globally.Operating at scale, our systems manage diverse datasets including user-generated content (UGC), ebooks, audiobooks, and more. We work at the intersection of machine learning, data engineering, and distributed systems, closely collaborating with applied research and product teams to deploy scalable machine learning solutions.

Join squaredomain as a Senior Backend Server Engineer and contribute to the development of innovative gaming solutions. We are on the lookout for a talented individual with expertise in backend technologies to enhance our e-commerce systems and web gaming experiences.Proficiency in Python; knowledge of Object-Oriented programming, especially in C++, would be a bonus.Experience with AWS and IaaS platforms.Familiarity with Linux environments and source code control systems, along with release management practices.Experience in building and consuming RESTful APIs.Experience with Django, Tornado, or Twisted is a plus.Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks like AMQP.Strong background in API development and integration.

Senior Backend EngineerAbout the RoleJoin our dynamic team at code-metal as a Senior Backend Engineer, where your passion for crafting robust and scalable backend systems in Python will shine. This position is tailored for individuals who excel in a code-driven environment, focusing on designing clean architectures and tackling challenging problems autonomously.In this role, you will create backend services that manage intricate asynchronous workflows, state machines, and event-driven lifecycles, enabling the functionality of data-intensive applications. The solutions you develop will incorporate geospatial and temporal data, enforce fine-grained permissions, and ensure high reliability across various services.Working within a modern Python environment that includes FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, Redis, and Docker, you will collaborate with a high-performing engineering team that prioritizes autonomy, clean code, and pragmatic solutions.This is a hands-on coding position with approximately 90% of your time dedicated to architecting, implementing, and owning your code from design to deployment.ResponsibilitiesDesign and develop FastAPI-based services and APIs emphasizing performance, clarity, and maintainability.Implement state machines and event-driven workflows to coordinate asynchronous operations across multiple services. Collaborate with PostgreSQL to design and query complex relational, geospatial, and temporal data models. Construct pub/sub and task processing patterns utilizing Redis and modern async frameworks.Enhance and extend authentication and authorization systems, facilitating role-based and attribute-based access to data and endpoints.Deploy and manage containerized applications using Docker, focusing on reliability, observability, and security.Create unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure reliability and correctness.Engage in code reviews and architectural discussions, contributing to design patterns, tooling, and continuous improvement.Collaborate with engineers and analysts to define APIs, data contracts, and workflow orchestration patterns.Requirements8+ years of professional backend software engineering experience, emphasizing a strong focus on Python.Proven track record of designing and delivering production-grade APIs and services using frameworks like FastAPI or Flask.Extensive experience with PostgreSQL, including schema design, query optimization, and migrations.Solid understanding of asynchronous programming and event-driven architectures.Experience with Redis for caching and task processing.Strong knowledge of Docker for deploying containerized applications.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively.

OverviewJoin Tetrix, a dynamic startup dedicated to revolutionizing the way institutional investors engage with alternative markets. Our cutting-edge AI-driven platform transforms chaotic, unstructured private market data into actionable insights in real-time. With features such as automated document retrieval, AI-powered data extraction, and comprehensive portfolio analytics, we are paving the way for a new standard in financial technology. As we rapidly expand, we are seeking passionate individuals to collaborate with leading capital allocators and help shape the future of investment strategies. Who We AreAt Tetrix, we pride ourselves on our strong industry knowledge combined with modern technological expertise. Our small yet dedicated team thrives on a culture of trust, ownership, and curiosity, empowering every member to share ideas, challenge norms, and grow collectively. Our visionary co-founders, Olivier (CEO) and Naunidh (CTO), forged their partnership during their MBA studies at Stanford and launched Tetrix in the summer of 2023. Who You AreYou are proactive and hands-on, taking initiative and driving projects forward.You learn quickly and are adaptable, tackling challenges with creativity and enthusiasm.You maintain a customer-first mindset, ensuring that user experiences are at the forefront of your backend decisions.You value collaboration, fostering transparency and effective communication within the team.You bring at least 5 years of experience in Python, ideally in fast-paced environments, with a preference for individuals who have contributed to open-source projects. What You’ll DoDesign and implement robust backend systems that support our platform's functionalities.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and enhance product features.Engage in code reviews, ensuring best practices and quality control.Optimize and maintain existing backend infrastructure to improve performance and scalability.

About KiddomKiddom is an innovative educational platform dedicated to fostering student equity and growth by integrating top-tier instructional materials with engaging digital learning experiences. With unparalleled curriculum management tools, Kiddom enables schools and districts to take charge of their curriculum, creating customized learning experiences that cater to the unique needs and aspirations of their communities. Our high-quality curriculum comes equipped with powerful insights for teachers and leaders, driving the ongoing enhancement of instructional strategies, school and district programming, and professional development.The Tooling team at Kiddom is responsible for developing and maintaining the essential systems that empower all engineering teams to produce reliable, scalable, and efficient software solutions. As a Senior Backend Engineer on this team, you will concentrate on crafting backend services, automation frameworks, and internal developer tools that enhance the speed and reliability of our entire platform.Your contributions will significantly influence how Kiddom engineers design, deploy, and monitor systems at scale, with a strong focus on clean, maintainable, and testable code, primarily in Python, with additional opportunities to work with GoLang.

Join our dynamic team at Jimmy Technologies as we seek talented Senior Python Engineers to drive innovative projects in the United States. This pivotal position is part of our broader strategy utilizing Generative AI (GenAI) to optimize workflows, enhance decision-making, and improve data management across enterprise solutions in auditing and risk management for some of the world's largest corporations.As a seasoned Python engineer, you are passionate about AI and Data ScienceThis is a remote-first role with mandatory availability during US working hours (2-6 PM CET).

Join Bestow as an Engineering ManagerAt Bestow, we are on a mission to revolutionize the life insurance industry. Recognized as a premier technology platform, we enable leading life insurers to modernize their operations. Our advanced platform streamlines the historically fragmented value chain, allowing carriers to launch innovative products in weeks, not years. With the power of AI and automation, we help the industry reach more customers and fulfill its promise.Supported by top-tier investors including Goldman Sachs and NEA, our passionate team is dedicated to transforming a time-honored industry. If you're looking to make a substantial impact with us, we invite you to apply!We offer flexible remote/hybrid work arrangements, comprehensive benefits, equity opportunities, and significant career growth pathways.Bestow is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify Program.About the Engineering TeamOur Engineering team drives the technological backbone of Bestow, servicing employees, consumers, and enterprise clients. We build and manage a suite of software solutions and integrate various third-party products. Major functional teams include product engineering, infrastructure, IT, data analytics, and program management, collaborating closely with product management and design to shape our product roadmap.As the Engineering Manager for the Origination Group Team, you will lead a talented engineering team and work in partnership with Enrollment Product Managers, Underwriters, and external partners to enhance our digital life insurance enrollment solutions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate across Bestow to strategize and execute product initiatives. Our systems are built using modular services in Python, Java, and Go, employing gRPC, REST, and asynchronous messaging for integration. Our services operate on Kubernetes within Google Cloud Platform, and you will play a crucial role in managing these workloads.This position is available for remote candidates. #LI-Remote

The future of AI — whether in training or evaluation, classical ML or agentic workflows — starts with high-quality data.At HumanSignal, we’re developing a pioneering platform that enables the creation, curation, and evaluation of high-quality data. Our tools are utilized by leading AI teams for fine-tuning foundation models and validating agent behaviors in production. We ensure models are grounded in real-world signals, rather than noise.Our open-source product, Label Studio, has emerged as the de facto standard for labeling and evaluating data across various modalities — including text, images, time series, and agents-in-environments. With a user base exceeding 250,000 and hundreds of millions of labeled samples, it stands as the most widely adopted OSS solution for AI development teams.Label Studio Enterprise enhances this foundation with security, collaboration, and scalability features essential for mission-critical AI pipelines, supporting everything from model training datasets to evaluation test sets and continuous feedback loops. As AI continues to transform the world, we are committed to pioneering advancements that empower leading AI teams to build smarter and more accurate systems. If you are passionate about driving innovation in AI, we would love to hear from you.This is a product-engineering role: take ownership of the problems, propose solutions, and deliver outcomes that enhance user experience and business value.About the roleWe are in search of a Senior Backend Engineer with a strong product vision. You will be responsible for designing and operating services using Python/Django that facilitate labeling and evaluation workflows at scale. This includes establishing clean API contracts, building robust data models, managing efficient background jobs, and ensuring reliable performance. Collaboration with PM, Design, and Frontend teams at the early stages will be crucial for framing problems, prototyping, and making pragmatic scope decisions, simplifying complex workflows for users.

WeaveGrid develops software that supports utilities as they adapt to the demands of clean energy and electrification. The team’s cloud-native systems help manage electric vehicles, battery storage, and other distributed energy resources, meeting the strict requirements for security, reliability, and compliance in the utility industry. The Senior Backend Software Engineer position is fully remote, with a San Francisco base. This role shapes the company’s SaaS platform for electric utilities, focusing on monitoring and managing distributed energy resources (DERs). Daily work includes designing, implementing, and deploying backend services, often in close collaboration with device manufacturers and utility partners. Senior engineers at WeaveGrid influence technical direction, uphold high standards for code quality, and deliver features that directly support a more resilient energy grid. Projects may involve integrating with external APIs, monitoring battery systems, optimizing charging schedules, and handling utility signal aggregation. Main Responsibilities Develop backend code that is reliable, testable, and easy to maintain. Work with Python services, design relational database schemas, and build microservices. Take responsibility for the long-term health of your code. Collaborate with Product Managers and other stakeholders to design and implement new features that enhance DERMS (Distributed Energy Resource Management System) capabilities. Partner with fellow engineers to improve system reliability, data quality, and scalability. Manage rollouts, set up instrumentation, and monitor reliability in the production cloud environment. Create new features with external partners, while adapting and reusing existing modules where appropriate. Use tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, AWS, GitHub, Jira/Confluence, and CircleCI. Join on-call rotations (about once per quarter) to monitor and resolve production service issues. Mentor colleagues and help foster a culture of knowledge sharing and best practices.

Join teamworks as a Software Engineer II specializing in backend development using Python and Postgres. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing and maintaining robust backend systems that power our innovative solutions. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software that meets the needs of our users.

3Pillar Global is seeking a Technical Lead - Python Backend Engineer based in the United States to guide backend development for its BX platform in the healthcare technology space. This position centers on both hands-on engineering and team leadership, shaping systems that support clinical research and global clinical trial outcomes. Role overview This role involves designing and building backend services in Python, with a strong focus on cloud-native architecture. The position also includes mentoring engineers and collaborating with peers to deliver solutions that support clinical research needs. Leadership is a key part of this job, with an emphasis on influencing both technical direction and team growth. What you will do Lead the development of Python backend services for the BX platform Mentor and guide a team of engineers in best practices and technical execution Design and manage PostgreSQL databases to support platform requirements Build and maintain Kubernetes-based infrastructure for scalable deployments Oversee cloud-to-cloud integrations, ensuring reliable connectivity and performance on AWS Key technologies Python (backend development) AWS (cloud hosting and services) PostgreSQL (database management) Kubernetes (infrastructure orchestration)

Senior Backend Software EngineerJoin Read AI's innovative Backend team as a Senior Software Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, and optimizing robust backend systems that fuel our AI-driven productivity platform. Engage in a dynamic, collaborative setting where you’ll deploy code weekly and make a substantial impact on millions of users.Complete your application with a Provn skills assessment.

Are you passionate about Python and eager to share your expertise with a vast community of developers?The Real Python tutorial team is renowned for delivering top-tier Python tutorials online. Our mission is to empower Python developers globally to enhance their skills.With over 3 million monthly visitors, we are excited about our journey thus far, but believe we can reach even greater heights!To elevate our tutorial quality and broaden our content offerings, we are seeking enthusiastic video course instructors who:Have a deep love for Python and a desire to assist learners in advancing their skillsUnderstand the significance of clarity and tone in educational video contentAspire to refine their craft and leverage our comprehensive publishing processCan commit to producing one or more new recordings each month and adhere to deadlinesThis position is fully remote. For more details, visit: realpython.com/jobs/video-course-instructorIdeal candidates will:Possess several years of programming experienceBe passionate about teaching “programming concepts” and have experience recording screencasts. The content you create will primarily be derived from existing written tutorials, so your ability to transform written material into engaging short videos is crucial.Have the ability to integrate Real Python into their weekly routine, as this role requires a notable time commitment.Joining the Real Python team comes with numerous benefits:Continuous Learning: Engage in ongoing learning and enjoy the process, enhancing your skills as a developer, writer, and communicator while forming valuable connections.Wide Reach: Our website attracts significant traffic—over 3 million visitors monthly and consistently growing. We are frequently highlighted in various Python publications and manage one of the largest email newsletters and social media channels in the community. Our YouTube channel boasts over 150,000 subscribers, ensuring that your published video series garners substantial viewership and appreciation.Content Enhancement: Upon submission of a video series to Real Python, our dedicated team will work with you to ensure the highest quality output.

Join S-PRO, a leading Digital Innovation and Software Engineering firm dedicated to delivering pioneering solutions for dynamic businesses across various sectors, including Finance, Renewable Energy, and Healthcare. Our expertise lies in AI, Blockchain, and Data Science, and our global team of over 200 professionals is committed to developing innovative digital solutions that enhance business value and competitiveness.Project Overview: As a Senior Backend Developer, you will play a pivotal role in our team, leveraging your technical skills and business acumen. You will excel in Python/Django development and quickly adapt to complex business domains like mortgage and financial workflows, translating them into scalable software solutions. This position is ideal for a proactive individual who thrives in fast-paced environments, excels in team communication, and takes full ownership of projects from inception to completion.

About UsWe are an innovative stealth-mode company funded by a16z Speedrun, dedicated to empowering leading consumer brands to achieve exceptional growth. Our cutting-edge solutions have gained the trust of pioneering organizations like Higgsfield and Promova among others. As we expand, we seek talented individuals who are eager to make a significant impact in the realm of consumer technology. You will be part of a passionate team at a crucial juncture, thriving in an environment that champions initiative, ambition, and creative solutions.The RoleAs a Senior Backend Engineer, you will be instrumental in developing and maintaining the essential backend infrastructure that powers our products. Your responsibilities will include:Designing scalable architectures that effectively support new product features and business objectives.Leading the development, deployment, and optimization of backend services to ensure top performance, reliability, and maintainability.Collaborating with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate third-party platforms, APIs, and cutting-edge AI technologies.Facilitating technical discussions, providing mentorship, and sharing best practices with fellow team members.Actively contributing to the continuous enhancement of our engineering standards and development workflows.Proactively identifying and addressing complex technical challenges to ensure stable and secure operations.What We ExpectA minimum of 5 years of professional experience in backend development, showcasing a history of delivering reliable and scalable systems.Advanced expertise in server-side programming and experience in designing database-driven applications.A solid understanding of API development, systems integration, and software engineering best practices.Proven experience in building and maintaining production environments that scale effectively for real users.An independent, proactive approach to problem-solving, coupled with the ability to drive projects forward.A commitment to joining our team full-time, with a desire to grow within a fast-paced, ambitious startup.How to ApplyPlease send us a brief introduction about yourself, along with a description of a technical project or system you are most proud of. We are excited to learn how you can contribute to our vision and success.

About the PositionAs a Senior Backend Engineer at Nash, you will be instrumental in the design and development of our backend systems, services, and APIs. Collaborating closely with our CTO, co-founder, and the engineering and product teams, you will help scale our platform, enhance performance, and build a robust infrastructure that facilitates seamless logistics operations. This role presents an exciting opportunity to contribute to Nash as we create innovative products across the logistics value chain for enterprises, marketplaces, and small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs).Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend services and APIs.Architect and implement efficient data structures and models.Optimize system performance, scalability, and security.Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments.Work closely with frontend engineers to develop seamless API integrations.Implement best practices for observability, monitoring, and logging to ensure system reliability.Collaborate both independently and as part of a team to tackle complex technical challenges.Promote best practices in documentation, testing, and maintainability.Qualifications4+ years of experience in developing and deploying scalable backend systems.Proficient in Python and related backend frameworks.Experience in designing and utilizing RESTful APIs and databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, AWS RDS).Solid understanding of cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and deployment best practices, including managed services (serverless, databases, queues) and CI/CD pipelines.In-depth knowledge of scalable system design and performance optimization.Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a dynamic environment.Startup experience is advantageous but not mandatory.Preference for candidates located in the Bay Area; Nash operates a hybrid-first product team with an office in San Francisco.Bonus: Familiarity with AsyncIO and event-driven programming.

Join our innovative team at natter as a Senior Backend Engineer! We are looking for a passionate engineer to help us build scalable backend systems and contribute to our growing projects. If you thrive in a collaborative and remote environment, we want to hear from you!