Member of Technical Staff - Backend Engineer
Member of Technical Staff - Backend Engineer
Location: San Francisco, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Sage Labs is an AI-powered commerce startup revolutionizing product discovery. We work at the intersection of machine learning, distributed systems, and high-performance computing, building cutting-edge search and discovery experiences. Backed by industry leaders, we are solving some of commerce’s toughest engineering challenges.
We operate with a flat structure, emphasizing direction and execution over hierarchy. As a Backend Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain the core services powering our AI-driven platform. This is a hands-on role for an engineer who thrives in complex, high-scale environments.
Your Impact
Design scalable backend systems —Develop high-throughput, low-latency services for AI-driven search
Ensure reliability —Optimize performance, fault tolerance, and observability at scale
Develop APIs —Build well-documented, efficient APIs for seamless data exchange
Enhance CI/CD —Automate deployment and release workflows
Integrate AI/ML —Collaborate on AI-driven recommendations and personalization
Secure systems —Implement best practices for data security and compliance
Boost developer productivity —Improve internal tooling and workflows
Who You Are
Backend expert —7+ years in distributed systems, HPC, or cloud infrastructure
Programming skills —Fluent in Python, Go, or Rust, with scalable system experience
Cloud knowledge —Expertise in AWS, GCP, or Azure, including serverless and containerized workloads
DevOps experience —Hands-on with Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD
Data-driven —Familiar with real-time data processing and high-availability architectures
Bias for action —Move fast while balancing sustainability
Startup-ready —Thrive in ambiguity, adapt to change
Why Join Us?
Build from the ground up —Shape the future of AI-first commerce
Collaborate with top engineers —Solve cutting-edge problems in AI and commerce
Own meaningful projects —Make an impact on architecture and product
Competitive package —Salary, equity, and benefits
If you're an engineer eager to build AI-driven systems and transform commerce, we want to hear from you
Apply now or reach out to [email protected]
No recruiters or agencies please
Benefits include:
Unlimited PTO
Competitive Salary
Equity Options
Daily food stipend
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