Backend Developer - Remote Opportunity

About the Company

An early-stage cybersecurity startup is developing AI-driven application security solutions designed to automate complex security workflows. The team is focused on applying generative AI to cybersecurity challenges while building scalable products for customers. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute directly to product development, technical architecture, and the company’s engineering direction.

About the Role

The company is seeking a Generative AI / Backend Developer to build AI-powered backend systems and security automation solutions. You’ll work with generative AI models, backend technologies, and cloud infrastructure to develop scalable SaaS products.

Working closely with the founders and engineering leadership, you’ll help shape architecture, explore emerging AI technologies, and optimize deployments across cloud and on-premises environments.

Key Responsibilities

•Design and develop backend systems that integrate with generative AI models and APIs.

•Build scalable SaaS products that automate complex application security workflows.

•Evaluate emerging AI technologies and stay informed about relevant research and developments.

•Optimize containerized deployments across cloud and on-premises environments.

•Contribute to backend architecture and technical decisions as the product evolves.

•Collaborate closely with founders and engineering leadership on product development.

•Help build and improve AI-powered cybersecurity automation solutions.

Required Qualifications

•5+ years of software development experience.

•Strong backend development experience with Python, Go, TypeScript, or similar technologies.

•Experience working with SQL, NoSQL, and graph databases.

•Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).

•Hands-on experience with generative AI tools, including OpenAI, Anthropic, or open-weight models.

•Experience developing SaaS platforms.

•Understanding of application security concepts.

•Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a startup environment.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate combines solid backend engineering skills with practical experience integrating generative AI into software products. They’re comfortable working in an early-stage environment, adapting to evolving requirements, and contributing to decisions that influence product architecture and direction. An interest in cybersecurity and a willingness to explore new AI technologies are important for this role.

Work Arrangement

•Fully remote.

•Open to US-based candidates.

Salary and Benefits

•Competitive salary and equity.

•Performance-based bonuses.

•Medical, dental, and vision benefits.

•Flexible paid time off (PTO).

•Opportunity to contribute to an early-stage, high-growth cybersecurity startup.