Join a mission-driven team as a foundational backend engineer building AI-first experiences for millions of underserved adult learners globally. You will architect scalable infrastructure and data pipelines that bridge language barriers using cutting-edge LLMs. This high-autonomy role offers the chance to build from 0 to 1 at a well-funded startup.
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Member of Technical Staff - BE at VC-backed edtech AI startup
Are you ready to use cutting-edge AI to unlock economic opportunities for millions? This VC-backed edtech startup is seeking a foundational Backend Engineer to architect the infrastructure behind an AI platform serving underserved adult learners globally. Working alongside world-class researchers from top labs, you'll tackle high-traffic challenges and build 0-to-1 systems in a mission-driven, high-autonomy environment. If you have 5+ years of experience scaling consumer products and a passion for LLMs, this is your chance to make a massive impact while joining an elite team with significant equity and competitive compensation.
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Location
San Francisco, United States
Compensation
$230k-$250k + Equity
Company
Confidential company
Role overview
About the company
VC-backed edtech AI startup
What you will do
- Architect and implement high-traffic, low-latency backend systems and APIs to power real-time AI learning interactions.
- Build and maintain complex data pipelines and recommendation engines serving hundreds of thousands of active users.
- Collaborate with product and ML engineering teams to optimize RAG-based systems and personalized learning experiences.
Who this is a fit for
- Over 5 years of backend experience scaling consumer products to millions of users with Python and AWS.
- Strong expertise in data structures, relational database schema design, and building high-traffic streaming or multi-threaded APIs.
- Proactive, self-directed mindset with a passion for using AI and LLMs to solve real-world educational equity challenges.
Why this role is remarkable
- Work with top-tier AI researchers from leading global labs and institutions on socially impactful technology.
- Backed by prestigious venture capital funds and high-profile strategic investors in the edtech and AI space.
- Direct influence on engineering culture and product architecture at a foundational stage of a fast-scaling platform.
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I get to know what you’re great at, then find roles you’d never find yourself.Ok, I'll go first. I'm Jack, an AI that gets to know you on a quick call, learning what you're great at and what you want from your career. Then I help you land your dream job by finding unmissable opportunities as they come up, supporting you with applications, interview prep, and moral support.
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If your profile’s a match and Confidential company wants to meet, Jill will make the intro. In the meantime, Jack will send you excellent alternatives.