Bolster AI · 6 hours ago
Software Engineer, Backend
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$100K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expBolster AI is redefining fraud and brand protection with its AI-driven SaaS platform. The company is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to troubleshoot and improve back-end applications, enhance user experience, and develop new features.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cyber SecurityMachine Learning
Responsibilities
Design and implement high-complexity projects from scoping to production
Apply a data-driven approach to a wide variety of signals to identify, understand, and scope emerging fraud trends and uncover root causes
Participate in the full development cycle: design, develop, QA, experiment, analyze, and deploy
Analyze data and processes to troubleshoot problems and identify areas for improvement
Collaborating with the front-end engineers and other team members to deliver functionality to enhance the user experience
Developing ideas for new products, or features by monitoring industry developments and executing quick proof of concepts
Qualification
Required
3-5 years of experience in a post-academic cloud-based software environment
Experience in a peak performance organization, preferably a tech start-up
Strong Computer Science fundamentals in object-oriented design, data structures, distributed systems, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis
Fluency or understanding of specific languages, such as Typescript, NodeJS, or Python, and operating systems
Strong understanding of the development cycle and programming techniques and tools
Conduct code tests and optimize performance (Unittests and automation testing)
Experience in building high-performing APIs
Experience with SQL/NoSQL databases (MySQL, Postgres, Elasticsearch, Cassandra etc.)
Experience with Messaging queues (SQS, RabbitMQ, similar)
Quick learner and fast to adapt to new changing dynamics
Understanding of infrastructure & application deployment models (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS/GCP/Azure)
Caching strategies (server/client) and tools (Memcache, Redis, Varnish, CloudFront, Akamai)
Preferred
Knowledge of AI LLMs, prompt engineering and Agentic AI frameworks would be a huge plus
Benefits
Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible time off + paid holidays
Equity + 401(k) plan
Company
Bolster AI
Bolster AI protects against phishing and scams across multiple channels, such as the web, social media, app stores, and even the dark web.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$46MKey Investors
M12 - Microsoft's Venture Fund
2024-05-22Series B· $14M
2022-10-18Series A· $15M
2022-02-22Series Unknown· $7M
Leadership Team
Abhishek Dubey
Co-Founder
Xiaowei Li
Director of Software Engineering
Recent News
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