Backend Engineer

About the role

Integrate is seeking a Backend Engineer to enhance the infrastructure of our platform. This role is not about maintaining existing systems; it focuses on scaling and optimizing our backend capabilities. You will tackle pressing challenges related to distributed system performance and data management, collaborating with a dedicated engineering team.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Architect and scale distributed backend systems that manage high-throughput, real-time data across complex dependencies.
• Conduct performance profiling and debugging for our Go and Rust services, identifying and resolving bottlenecks.
• Contribute to the design of our data federation architecture, including S3 integration and data services.
• Develop and maintain gRPC service interfaces and REST/JSON APIs for both internal and external use.
• Manage SQL and NoSQL data stores, focusing on schema design, query optimization, and durability.
• Collaborate with platform engineers and technical leads to make informed infrastructure decisions.
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems, including on-call duties and root cause analysis.

Requirements

• 2-5+ years of experience in backend engineering, particularly with distributed or high-availability systems.
• Proficiency in Go; experience with Python for tooling or data workflows is preferred.
• Knowledge of gRPC and REST/JSON API design at scale; familiarity with gRPC design patterns and API gateway-layer GraphQL is a plus.
• Experience working with both SQL (PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases in a production environment.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including deployment, scaling, and resource management.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure), especially regarding compute, storage, and data services; experience with Terraform or similar tools is advantageous.
• Proven experience with complex system projects such as transitioning from monoliths to microservices, cloud migrations, or managing data pipelines.
• Strong debugging skills, with the ability to analyze flame graphs and identify performance issues; experience in load testing or chaos engineering is a bonus.
• Background in ecommerce, fintech, or other consumer-scale SaaS environments is beneficial but not mandatory.

Who You Are

You thrive in environments that require autonomy and can navigate ambiguity effectively. You are drawn to challenging problems and are comfortable with uncertainty. While you have strong opinions, you are open to feedback and willing to adjust your views based on new information. You are eager to learn and grow, contributing to a culture of shared knowledge and collaborative improvement.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team at the forefront of deep tech, creating software infrastructure for the next wave of hardware innovation. You will have a unique opportunity to influence the technical direction of a company that collaborates with clients in aerospace, autonomous systems, and more. Here, your contributions will have a significant impact, and you will work alongside high-performing colleagues who will support your professional growth.

ITAR Requirement

This role requires access to information governed by US export control laws, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations. Therefore, candidates must be US persons, which includes US citizens, permanent residents, individuals granted asylum, or those admitted as refugees.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Integrate is committed to equal opportunity in employment. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetics, or citizenship status, in accordance with applicable laws. We encourage individuals of all ages to apply.

We may utilize AI tools to assist in the hiring process, such as reviewing applications and assessing candidate responses. These tools support our recruitment efforts but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are made by our team. For more information on data processing, please contact us.

Our compensation packages include an equity component and comprehensive health insurance, a matching 401k program, FSA accounts, commuter benefits, and wellness stipends.