About this role
We're seeking a skilled Backend Engineer to join our growing team and drive the development of Manus's core infrastructure and business systems. This role offers the opportunity to work across two specialized tracks: infrastructure engineering and business application development, allowing you to shape both the technical foundation and user-facing features of our AI-powered platform.
Key Responsibilities
Core Backend Development
- Build high-performance, scalable backend services using Golang to support core AI product features
- Design, develop, and optimize APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) ensuring efficient frontend-backend interactions
- Participate in system architecture design to ensure stability, reliability, and scalability at enterprise scale
- Handle large-scale data flows and optimize distributed systems for peak performance
- Collaborate closely with frontend and AI agent teams to support rapid product iteration cycles
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
Infrastructure Track (Option A)
Middleware & Core Systems Management
- Maintain and optimize Manus's foundational middleware stack including databases, caching layers, logging systems, and message queues
- Design and manage Kubernetes cluster architecture for optimal resource utilization and fault tolerance
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions across all infrastructure components
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical systems
E2B Cluster Operations
- Oversee maintenance, configuration, and enhancement of Manus's E2B cluster infrastructure
- Drive capacity planning and scaling initiatives to meet growing demand
- Implement cost optimization strategies while maintaining performance standards
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment and operational workflows
Business Systems Track (Option B)
Core Business Development
- Develop and maintain user management systems, authentication, and authorization frameworks
- Build integrations with marketing automation platforms and operational tools
- Create robust APIs for customer onboarding, engagement tracking, and lifecycle management
- Implement analytics and reporting systems for business intelligence
Payment & Monetization Platform
- Design and develop comprehensive payment processing systems with multiple gateway integrations
- Build credit and points management systems with real-time balance tracking
- Implement coupon, discount, and promotional campaign management features
- Develop membership and subscription management capabilities with automated billing
- Ensure PCI compliance and implement fraud detection mechanisms
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 3 years of backend development experience with demonstrated expertise in Golang
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and service orchestration tools (gRPC, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in database design, optimization, and management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching technologies (Redis)
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Strong problem-solving abilities and passion for learning new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in backend development for AI, ML, or SaaS products
- Experience with payment processing systems, financial transactions, or fintech applications
- Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks
- Experience working in international, distributed teams
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement
- Experience with performance optimization and large-scale system design
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with real-world impact
- Choice between infrastructure and business systems specialization based on your interests
- Collaborative, learning-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Access to the latest tools, technologies, and professional development resources
About Manus AI
Manus is a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn't just think, it delivers results. Manus excels at various tasks in work and life, getting everything done while you rest.
At Manus AI, we offer a highly collaborative and innovative environment where experts across engineering, research, and business come together to push the boundaries of AI applications. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact us: [email protected]
Key Responsibilities
Core Backend Development
- Build high-performance, scalable backend services using Golang to support core AI product features
- Design, develop, and optimize APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) ensuring efficient frontend-backend interactions
- Participate in system architecture design to ensure stability, reliability, and scalability at enterprise scale
- Handle large-scale data flows and optimize distributed systems for peak performance
- Collaborate closely with frontend and AI agent teams to support rapid product iteration cycles
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices
Infrastructure Track (Option A)
Middleware & Core Systems Management
- Maintain and optimize Manus's foundational middleware stack including databases, caching layers, logging systems, and message queues
- Design and manage Kubernetes cluster architecture for optimal resource utilization and fault tolerance
- Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions across all infrastructure components
- Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities for mission-critical systems
E2B Cluster Operations
- Oversee maintenance, configuration, and enhancement of Manus's E2B cluster infrastructure
- Drive capacity planning and scaling initiatives to meet growing demand
- Implement cost optimization strategies while maintaining performance standards
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to streamline deployment and operational workflows
Business Systems Track (Option B)
Core Business Development
- Develop and maintain user management systems, authentication, and authorization frameworks
- Build integrations with marketing automation platforms and operational tools
- Create robust APIs for customer onboarding, engagement tracking, and lifecycle management
- Implement analytics and reporting systems for business intelligence
Payment & Monetization Platform
- Design and develop comprehensive payment processing systems with multiple gateway integrations
- Build credit and points management systems with real-time balance tracking
- Implement coupon, discount, and promotional campaign management features
- Develop membership and subscription management capabilities with automated billing
- Ensure PCI compliance and implement fraud detection mechanisms
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 3 years of backend development experience with demonstrated expertise in Golang
- Strong understanding of microservices architecture and service orchestration tools (gRPC, Kubernetes)
- Proficiency in database design, optimization, and management (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Hands-on experience with distributed systems, message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching technologies (Redis)
- Solid understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and containerization technologies
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code practices
- Strong problem-solving abilities and passion for learning new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in backend development for AI, ML, or SaaS products
- Experience with payment processing systems, financial transactions, or fintech applications
- Knowledge of infrastructure monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
- Familiarity with security best practices and compliance frameworks
- Experience working in international, distributed teams
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical community involvement
- Experience with performance optimization and large-scale system design
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology with real-world impact
- Choice between infrastructure and business systems specialization based on your interests
- Collaborative, learning-focused environment with opportunities for professional growth
- Access to the latest tools, technologies, and professional development resources
About Manus AI
Manus is a general AI agent that bridges minds and actions: it doesn't just think, it delivers results. Manus excels at various tasks in work and life, getting everything done while you rest.
At Manus AI, we offer a highly collaborative and innovative environment where experts across engineering, research, and business come together to push the boundaries of AI applications. If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology and making a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Contact us: [email protected]
Tech stack
GraphQLKubernetesPostgreSQLMongoDBKafkaRedis
About Manus AI
Manus AI is hiring for the backend engineer role. NewJob aggregates active openings directly from Manus AI's applicant tracking system, so this listing is current.
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