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Pika · 8 months ago

Software Engineer, Backend

positionPalo Alto, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Pika is an AI platform that allows users to create videos from text prompts, and they are seeking a versatile Backend Engineer to help shape the core infrastructure that powers their creative tools. The role involves building robust backend systems, owning product logic, and supporting both internal tools and customer-facing features.

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Responsibilities

Architect and build scalable backend services to power our web and mobile products
Own backend logic end-to-end — from database modeling to API design and infrastructure decisions
Support internal tooling and operational automation to improve team workflows
Work closely with frontend engineers, product managers, and designers to build features that users love
Debug, optimize, and future-proof our systems for scale and reliability
Stay up to date with backend technologies and propose new approaches where appropriate

Qualification

Full-stack developmentProgramming languagesDevelopment frameworksDatabase technologiesUser experience designAgile development

Required

Broad engineering experience, with a strong portfolio of production-ready backend and/or full-stack projects
Proficiency in modern backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, etc.) and frameworks (e.g., Express, FastAPI)
Strong understanding of database design and operations (SQL, NoSQL, data modeling, performance tuning)
Experience with APIs, cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, GCP), and CI/CD workflows
Comfort building internal tools or automation pipelines in service of product and team productivity
Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, collaborative environment
Clear communication skills and a team-first mindset

Company

Pika

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Pika is an AI platform that allows users to create videos from text prompts, including text to video, image to video, and editing tools.
dateFounded in 2023
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://pika.art

H1B Sponsorship

Pika has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$135M
Key Investors
Spark CapitalLightspeed Venture Partners
2024-06-05Series B· $80M
2023-11-28Series A· $35M
2023-09-01Seed· $5M

Leadership Team

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Demi Guo
Co-Founder & CEO
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Recent News

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