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Senior Backend Engineer

Speak· Engineering
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San Francisco$170k - $280kfull-timePosted 11mo ago

About the role

Seeking a senior backend focused, full-stack capable engineer to develop AI-powered product experiences, collaborate with product, design, and machine learning teams, and build consumer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Building novel AI-driven product experiences and user interfaces on the web
  • Full-stack engineering, but focused on creating scalable backend systems
  • Debugging complex streaming issues
  • Owning the entire development cycle of features, from conception to production
  • Help scale content and ship rapidly

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of industry experience as a Backend Engineer, preferably in a startup environment
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently or in a team
  • Coach and mentor other engineers
  • Strong product sense with cross-functional thinking

Skills

Required:Backend Development
Nice to have:Full-stack Engineering

Benefits

  • Join a growing, well-funded startup at a pivotal stage
  • Work with a talented, respectful team committed to growth
  • Global reach with offices in San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, Ljubljana
  • Impact millions by helping people learn languages
Last updated Mar 18, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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