Senior Backend Engineer
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A Senior Backend Engineer leads the design, development, and maintenance of scalable Python backend systems, collaborating cross-functionally to ship features and ensure high performance and reliability.
About this role
About Us
Atria is an AI-native platform for advertisers, helping brands create, analyze, and launch ads through intelligent workflows and agentic tools. We are trusted by brands such as Perplexity, Suno AI, ClickUp, and Beehiiv, as well as agencies including Power Digital, Inspire Digital, and Disruptive Digital.
Atria is backed by Accel, whose portfolio includes companies such as Facebook, Discord, Spotify, Slack, and Lovable.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Senior Backend Engineer to join our rapidly growing remote team. This pivotal role involves leading the development and maintenance of our backend systems, ensuring they are robust, efficient, and scalable. As a core member of our engineering team, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions that drive our platform's success.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Python applications and services.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
Help maintain code quality, organization, and automation.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in backend development, familiar with Python.
Proficiency in FastAPI or similar Python frameworks.
Experience with cloud services and cloud architecture.
Strong understanding of relational databases, particularly MySQL.
Experience with Elasticsearch for search and analytics solutions.
Familiarity with AI technologies, including OpenAI and Gemini.
Experience with cloud services (AWS Lambda, SQS, S3, CloudFront).
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
What We Offer
A fully remote work environment with a flexible schedule.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a fast-growing company.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Small team with no communication gaps.
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