Software Engineer, Backend

Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you’ll build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You’ll design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence.

• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics.

• Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval.

• Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data.

• Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack.

• Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features.

• Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability.

• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise.

• Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture.

• Deep understanding of databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases) and query optimization.

• Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).

• Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning.

• Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment.

This is an on-site role—designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and impact.