Pragmatike

Backend Software Engineer

Pragmatike · San Francisco, CA
San Francisco, CA $200K–$400K Posted 2026-08-14
Salary
$200K–$400K
Type
Full-time
Experience
4+ yr

Location: San Francisco, California — On-site
Compensation: $180,000–$300,000 USD
Start Date: ASAP
Languages: Fluent English required
Type: Full-time

Tech Stack: TypeScript, Python, Go

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Pragmatike is recruiting on behalf of a fast-growing technology company building sophisticated software systems and infrastructure at scale.

We are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to design, build, and operate reliable services that support critical product workflows.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Build production backend services using TypeScript, Python, and Go.
  • Design and implement scalable APIs and distributed services.
  • Develop data processing and asynchronous workflows.
  • Design robust service architectures and integrations.
  • Improve system performance, reliability, and scalability.
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and observability.
  • Write high-quality, maintainable, well-tested code.
  • Participate in architecture and technical design discussions.
  • Work closely with Product and other engineering teams.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

  • 4+ years of backend software engineering experience.
  • Strong experience with TypeScript, Python, or Go.
  • Experience building production APIs and backend services.
  • Strong understanding of databases and data modeling.
  • Familiarity with distributed systems and asynchronous processing.
  • Strong testing and software engineering practices.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills.
  • Willingness to work on-site in San Francisco.

NICE TO HAVE

  • Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.
  • Event-driven architecture.
  • Microservices.
  • High-volume transactional systems.
  • AI/ML infrastructure.
  • Startup or scale-up experience.

WHY JOIN?

Our client is building highly scalable technology that sits at the core of critical business operations, offering engineers the opportunity to work on complex systems, large-scale integrations, and real-world technical challenges.

You'll join a collaborative, fast-moving environment where ownership is encouraged, decisions are made quickly, and engineers have meaningful influence on architecture, product direction, and engineering culture.

This role offers the opportunity to tackle challenging backend problems, work with modern technologies, and grow alongside an ambitious team building for scale.

Full benefit package and competitive compensation.

Pragmatike is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

In accordance with GDPR, your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. You may request access, correction, or deletion of your data at any time. We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your information throughout the recruitment process.

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