Profound - Software Engineer, Backend
Requirements
• A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise • Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture • Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization • Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems • Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes • Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning • Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment • This is an on-site role in our NYC, SF or Buenos Aires office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates. • For this role, the expected base salary range is $140,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary based on location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring. • Note: All official communication from Profound will come from a @tryprofound.com email address. If you're contacted by anyone using a different domain, please disregard and report it as spam.
Responsibilities
• Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics • Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval • Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data • Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack • Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features • Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability
Benefits
• $140K – $230K • Offers Equity • Upload your resume here to autofill key application fields. • Drop your resume here! • Parsing your resume. Autofilling key fields... • or drag and drop here • Profound is an in-person company and requires all employees to be in the office five days a week, Monday through Friday. We believe the best work, and the best culture, is built in person. • San Francisco, CA • Buenos Aires, Argentina
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