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Profound is on a mission to help companies understand and control their AI presence. As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You will design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence.
Job Responsibility:
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
Requirements:
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 including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization
Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes
Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment