Syndesus, Inc. · 3 months ago
Sr Founding Backend Engineer
San Francisco
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$200K/yr - $280K/yr
2+ years expSyndesus, Inc. is a fast-growing Y Combinator-backed Voice AI startup transforming sales, support, and customer engagement. They are seeking a Founding Senior Backend Engineer to build core systems for AI-driven conversations, collaborating with the founding team to define a leading product in voice automation.
Employment
Responsibilities
Build foundational architecture including prompt orchestration, testing frameworks, observability dashboards, and telephony integrations
Design scalable backend systems and DevOps workflows for reliable performance across millions of calls
Lead complex projects from architecture to production, owning delivery and monitoring
Collaborate with product and design teams to create intuitive APIs for rapid customer onboarding
Support customer onboarding, troubleshoot issues, and translate feedback into product improvements
Qualification
Required
2+ years backend development experience
CS, CE, or EE degree or equivalent practical experience
Ownership mindset with passion for impactful software
Thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with strong problem-solving skills
Clear communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
Preferred
Startup experience
Cloud infrastructure/DevOps knowledge
Benefits
100% medical, dental, vision coverage
Unlimited meals and snacks
Gym and commute reimbursement
Visa sponsorship available (H1B, TN, L-1, E-3, F-1, O-1)
Company
Syndesus, Inc.
Syndesus builds engineering teams in Canada for VC-backed startups in the US, and offers Professional Employer Organization (PEO) services for US companies seeking to employ workers remotely in Canada.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Lizzie Anumitha
COO
Marc Pavlopoulos
Founder
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