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Acceler8 Talent ยท 1 day ago

Backend Software Engineer

Acceler8 Talent is a seed-stage, venture-backed startup building an AI-powered platform that helps fast-growing teams retain context, decisions, and knowledge as they scale. They are seeking a Backend Engineer to build scalable systems, design APIs, and collaborate closely with the founders.

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Hiring Manager
Kirstie Moffat
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Responsibilities

Building and shipping scalable backend and platform systems from the ground up
Designing and owning core APIs, data models, and infrastructure
Developing and deploying LLM-powered agents that work with large, complex datasets
Taking end-to-end ownership of features in a fast-moving, early-stage environment
Collaborating closely with the founders to shape technical direction and product decisions

Qualification

PythonAWSSQL databasesAPI developmentLLMsRAGAgentic frameworksAutonomyFast iterationHigh ownership

Required

3+ years of backend and/or platform engineering experience
Strong experience with Python, AWS, SQL databases, and API development
Someone who is highly autonomous, learns quickly, and thrives in ambiguity
Comfort working in a startup environment with fast iteration cycles and high ownership

Preferred

Bonus points for experience with LLMs, RAG, or agentic frameworks

Benefits

UberEats credits
Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
Fitness and wellness memberships

Company

Acceler8 Talent

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Acceler8 Talent partners with technology companies to propel their funding and business forward.

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Sam McBroom
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