Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
Description For Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
Edgetrace is a Y Combinator-backed startup revolutionizing the video analytics industry with AI-powered solutions. With a $25B+ market opportunity, we're building innovative platforms for video understanding and persistent memory context systems.
As a Founding Backend/Infrastructure Engineer, you'll be instrumental in architecting and developing the scalable backend systems that power our video analytics platform. This role combines cutting-edge technologies including TypeScript, NestJS, gRPC, and Kubernetes to create robust, efficient solutions.
The position offers unique opportunities to:
- Work directly with founders from AI backgrounds (Cruise, xAI)
- Shape the technical foundation of a transformative product
- Build systems that handle complex video processing and analytics
- Join an early-stage startup with significant growth potential
Key technical aspects include:
- Designing distributed systems architecture
- Implementing containerized solutions
- Managing cloud infrastructure
- Optimizing performance for video processing
- Integrating AI/ML capabilities
We offer competitive compensation ($100K-$150K), equity (0.10%-1.00%), and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in San Mateo, CA, requiring 3+ years of relevant experience.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an engineer passionate about video technology and AI, seeking to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field. You'll work with a world-class team, solving challenging technical problems while building products that transform how industries handle video data.
Join us in creating the future of video analytics and be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible with AI and video technology.
Responsibilities For Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
- Design and implement scalable, fault-tolerant backend systems using TypeScript, NestJS, gRPC, microservices, and C++
- Architect containerized solutions leveraging Docker and Kubernetes
- Develop and optimize automated configuration management with Ansible
- Ensure high system performance, availability, and reliability
- Collaborate with product and engineering teams
- Lead efforts in networking, security, and scalability
- Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues
Requirements For Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
- 3+ years of experience in backend development and infrastructure engineering
- Expertise in gRPC, microservices architecture, and designing scalable systems
- In-depth knowledge of networking concepts and backend architecture
- Proven track record in building resilient backend systems
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Passion for building innovative systems
Benefits For Backend / Infrastructure Engineer
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Opportunity to work on-site with a collaborative team
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