Pragmatike
Technology
SeniorFullStackEngineer(Backend-Focused,SF,YC)
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“Senior Full Stack Engineer (Backend-Focused, SF, YC) at Pragmatike. Skills: Backend systems, Distributed systems, Cloud-native applications, Scalability. Design backend systems. Build backend systems”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Systems-thinking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years software engineering experience, Backend engineering experience, Advanced proficiency TypeScript, Modern backend development practices, Experience building scalable APIs, Experience building distributed systems, Experience building cloud-native applications, Understanding of databases, Understanding of data modeling, Understanding of system architecture, Experience with real-time systems, Experience with event-driven architectures, Experience with asynchronous processing, Ability to operate independently, Thrive in ambiguous environments, Problem-solving skills, Systems-thinking mindset, Excellent communication skills, Collaborative approach to engineering
Nice to Have
Experience with edge computing, Experience with serverless architectures, Experience with distributed platforms, Exposure to AI-powered products, Exposure to LLM infrastructure, Exposure to agent-based systems, Experience designing highly available systems, Familiarity with observability, Familiarity with monitoring, Familiarity with tracing, Familiarity with incident management, Experience in startup environments, Experience in high-growth environments, Full-stack experience, Experience establishing engineering standards
What You'll Do.
Design backend systems
Build backend systems
Maintain backend systems
Develop full-stack features
Ship full-stack features
Build reliable infrastructure
Support real-time applications
Collaborate with teams
Define new capabilities
Deliver new capabilities
Design systems that scale
Improve platform reliability
Improve platform observability
Improve platform monitoring
Improve operational tooling
Contribute to architectural decisions
Contribute to technical strategy
Optimize platform performance
Optimize platform security
Optimize developer experience
Establish engineering best practices
Contribute to technical excellence
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Founders; Engineering leaders; Product teams; Leadership teams
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Full Job Description
Location: San Francisco, CA (Onsite) Start Date: ASAP Employment Type: Full-time Relocation Assistance and Visa Sponsorship: Can be discussed with our HR team during the first interview. ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Pragmatike is partnering with a YC-backed AI technology start-up building ambitious products at the intersection of software, intelligence, and developer tooling. We're looking for a Senior Full Stack Engineer with a strong backend focus who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys taking ownership of complex technical systems from architecture through production. This role is ideal for someone who combines deep backend expertise with product-minded engineering and enjoys solving challenging infrastructure and scalability problems. You'll work closely with founders, engineering leaders, and product teams to build the systems that power next-generation AI products, helping shape both the technical foundation and future direction of the platform. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Design, build, and maintain scalable backend systems and APIs powering core product functionality. - Develop and ship full-stack features from backend services through to customer-facing interfaces. - Build reliable infrastructure that supports high-performance, real-time applications. - Collaborate closely with engineering, product, and leadership teams to define and deliver new capabilities. - Design systems that scale efficiently as product usage and complexity grow. - Improve platform reliability, observability, monitoring, and operational tooling. - Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy. - Optimize performance, security, and developer experience across the platform. - Help establish engineering best practices and contribute to a strong culture of technical excellence. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - 5+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Strong backend engineering experience building and operating production systems. - Advanced proficiency with Typ
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