Pika - Senior/Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Requirements
• 5+ years of backend software engineering experience, with at least 2+ years in senior backend roles • Deep expertise in building distributed systems, RESTful and real-time APIs, and cloud-native infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Kubernetes, etc.) • Strong system design skills for reliable, scalable backend services for high-traffic applications • Track record of launching impactful backend features that balance technical quality with business needs • Proven ability to independently lead complex projects, troubleshoot problems, and deliver impactful solutions • Excellent written and verbal communication, able to thrive in cross-functional teams • Experience with real-time collaboration platforms, creative tools, or media-rich applications • Familiarity with integrating generative AI or agent-based systems • Experience at high-growth startups or in rapidly evolving settings • Competitive coding, hackathon, or open-source contributions • Our Stack • Python, Go, Node.js, Postgres, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/GCP
Responsibilities
• Architect and develop scalable, high-performing backend systems and APIs powering all Pika products and services • Build, maintain, and enhance distributed systems and cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP), ensuring high availability and reliability • Take ownership of backend features and platforms from ideation through launch and ongoing iteration • Develop systems to support low-latency, real-time collaboration and messaging at scale • Design and optimize backend features that power creative, AI-driven product capabilities • Lead technical discussions, review code, drive backend architecture proposals, and mentor engineers to elevate standards across the team
Benefits
• Equity in a rapidly growing startup shaping the future of AI and creativity • Comprehensive health benefits, monthly stipends, and company retreats • Supportive, collaborative office culture—we’re all building and launching together
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