Senior Backend Engineer - API

The Company You’ll JoinAt Qloo, our cutting-edge Taste AI technology leverages extraordinary amounts of data—over half a billion records of public figures, places, and things, plus a globe-spanning consumer behavior and sentiment database—to unearth deep insights about consumer preferences. From understanding global travel trends to curating the perfect restaurant recommendation based on your unique tastes, our Taste AI engine sifts through the noise to find the signals that matter.And the best part? Qloo's API suite is powered by cultural entities, not personal identities, ensuring our insights are derived without relying on personally identifiable information.The Team You’ll Work WithReporting to the Chief Product Officer, you’ll work cross-functionally across the Engineering and Product organization to emphasize designing and building web applications for our clients, focused on LLMs. Our team is composed of top-notch engineers and scientists who are passionate about creating data-driven solutions that make a lasting impact.The Impact You’ll HaveAs a Backend API Developer, you will be responsible for building scalable and performant web applications that provide exceptional user experiences. You will work on the back-end components of our software solutions, especially API services.You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and other developers, to deliver high-quality software products and be passionate about creating scalable and efficient software solutions.Our ideal candidate will immediately provide value by:Designing, developing, and maintaining robust and scalable API services to support our applicationsWriting clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practicesCollaborating with front-end developers and other team members to integrate user-facing elements with server-side logicImplementing data storage solutions and ensuring the reliability and performance of database queriesOptimizing applications for maximum speed and scalabilityParticipating in code reviews to ensure code quality and share knowledge with the teamStaying up to date with emerging trends and technologies in software development, data processing, caching, cloud deployment, distributed computing, and API developmentTo be a successful match, you must have:Equivalent experience or bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field4 years or more of hands-on Backend API Development experienceDevelop and maintain server-side applications using Node web frameworks such as Express.jsFamiliarity with DevOps practices and tools is a plusProficiency in front-end technologies is a plus, such as modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular)Experience with Redis or other caching technologies on AWS or other cloud platforms is a plusAbility to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneouslyStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsWhat We OfferCompetitive salary and equity package, and holistic perks and benefits, including:100% health insurance coverage, with ability to join group dental and vision for a nominal feeTeam lunches every Thursday in NYC office4% 401K matching20 paid time off days5 paid sick days12 weeks of paid parental leave10+ annual company holidaysOpportunities for professional development and growth within a dynamic environmentA supportive and inclusive company ethos where your ideas are valued, your contributions are recognized, and your impact is tangibleThe chance to be part of a small but mighty team that's making waves in the industry and shaping the future of technologyBeautiful HQ in Soho, NYC with the opportunity to work in-office, if desiredWe are open to different backgrounds and tenure for this hire and compensation will be commensurate with experience. Please note that equity may also be included in our total package, depending on role and level.Compensation determined based on experience and qualifications. To be discussed during interview process.

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