Raya - Senior Backend Engineer, Recommendations

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in modern software development environments, with a track record of delivering scalable and maintainable systems • Demonstrated expertise in system design, architecture, and mastery in Golang • Proven experience in building and scaling backend systems in production at a startup or fast-moving environment • Production recommendation systems and/or machine learning model deployment/integration experience • Enthusiasm around new AI tools and frameworks - and a willingness to quickly adopt emerging best practices • What Sets You Apart • Visionary: You think beyond the present, anticipating future technological trends and their implications on the Raya Community. • Empathetic Leader: You naturally resonate with colleagues, users, and collaborative teams, fostering a culture of understanding and innovation • Growth-oriented: You possess a perpetual learner's mindset, open to challenges, and always seeking opportunities to expand your technical horizons • Impact-driven: With a knack for identifying the 'big picture', you prioritize tasks that maximize impact, aligning with Raya’s overarching goals • Productivity-obsessed: You value tools, workflows, and habits that maximize team velocity. • Bias toward shipping and iteration: You're able to build quickly, learn, and refine in short cycles • $180,000 - $240,000 a year • We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.