Backend Engineer Opportunity – San Francisco, Hybrid (3 Days Onsite) – Full-Time

This is an exciting opportunity for a Backend Engineer to join a fast-growing startup in San Francisco, focused on solving one of the most pressing challenges in cybersecurity: human error. The company is leveraging AI to create personalized security briefings to prevent cyber attacks by transforming employee behavior. Backed by Greylock Partners and founded by key members of Abnormal Security, this is an opportunity to be part of a cutting-edge team with a mission to revolutionize cybersecurity training.

As a backend engineer, you'll be building and owning foundational systems to support APIs, customer integrations, data services, and video generation infrastructure. You'll design and develop reliable, scalable, and maintainable backend services while working closely with product teams to deliver impactful solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of experience building backend systems for web applications or APIs in Python
• Experience designing, implementing, and owning production-facing systems
• Familiarity with relational databases (e.g., Django or similar frameworks)
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud services (AWS, Terraform, EKS), and building scalable infrastructure

Desired Skills & Experience

• Experience building and integrating with external APIs
• Experience with ETL, data pipelines, or cloud infrastructure is a plus
• Strong interest in being part of an early-stage company and shaping foundational systems

What You Will Be Doing Tech Breakdown

• 70% Backend (Python, Django)
• 30% Cloud and API Integrations (AWS, Terraform)

Daily Responsibilities

• 80% Hands-On Coding
• 10% Team Collaboration
• 10% System Design and Product Meetings

The Offer

• Bonus OR Commission eligible

You will receive the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Vacation Time
• Stock Options

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis now and in the future.