WitnessAI · 1 year ago
Senior Backend Software Engineer
Bay Area
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$180K/yr - $220K/yrWitnessAI is building the guardrails that make AI safe, productive, and usable. They are seeking a talented Senior Backend Engineer to help build and maintain the core systems that power their products, focusing on high-performance, scalable systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Enterprise SoftwareNetwork Security
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain backend services and APIs using Go (Golang)
Build and optimize high-performance, scalable, and secure backend applications
Collaborate with frontend engineers and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver solutions
Implement and maintain data storage solutions, including SQL and NoSQL databases
Develop and maintain a microservices architecture, ensuring reliability and scalability
Participate in the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance
Write clean, well-documented, and efficient code, following best practices in software development
Troubleshoot and debug production issues, providing quick resolutions to ensure system stability
Conduct code reviews to maintain code quality
Stay updated with the latest developments in AI, Golang, backend engineering, and high-performance scalable systems, continuously improving your skills and knowledge
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience
Proven experience as a Backend Engineer, with solid experience in Golang development
Experience with microservices architecture and containerization technologies like Docker
Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)
Strong problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of distributed systems, networking, and security
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams
Preferred
Experience with other programming languages (e.g., Python, C#, C++) is a plus
Benefits
Hybrid work environment
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) plan
Opportunities for professional development and growth
Generous vacation policy
Company
WitnessAI
WitnessAI is building the guardrails that make AI safe, productive, and usable.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.5M2025-02-24Non Equity Assistance
2024-05-21Series A· $27.5M
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