Senior Backend Engineer
Description For Senior Backend Engineer
Nash is revolutionizing the $500B last-mile logistics industry by building comprehensive infrastructure for internet commerce. Founded in 2021 and backed by Y-Combinator and a16z, Nash provides innovative solutions for checkout, courier management, customer engagement, and post-purchase experience. The company already serves major retailers like Walmart, 7-Eleven, and Woolworths.
As a Senior Backend Engineer at Nash, you'll be instrumental in designing and building the company's backend systems, services, and APIs. Working directly with the CTO and co-founder, you'll help scale the platform and develop robust infrastructure that powers seamless logistics operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join during a growth phase as Nash builds products for enterprises, marketplaces, and SMBs.
The ideal candidate brings 4+ years of experience with scalable backend systems and strong Python expertise. You'll work with modern technologies including PostgreSQL and AWS, focusing on building high-performance services and RESTful APIs. The role offers competitive compensation, equity, comprehensive benefits, and a hybrid work environment based in San Francisco.
Join Nash to help build the future of logistics infrastructure while working with a talented team in a well-funded startup environment. You'll have the opportunity to solve complex technical challenges, implement best practices, and directly impact the company's success in transforming how physical goods move through the digital economy.
Responsibilities For Senior Backend Engineer
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance backend services and APIs
- Architect and implement efficient data structures and models
- Optimize and improve system performance, scalability, and security
- Debug, troubleshoot, and resolve backend issues in production environments
- Collaborate closely with frontend engineers to build seamless API integrations
- Ensure system reliability by implementing observability, monitoring, and logging best practices
- Work independently and collaboratively to solve complex technical challenges
- Advocate for best practices in documentation, testing, and maintainability
Requirements For Senior Backend Engineer
- 4+ years of experience building and shipping scalable backend systems
- Strong Proficiency in Python and backend frameworks
- Experience designing and working with RESTful APIs and databases (PostgreSQL, AWS RDS)
- Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and deployment best practices
- Deep knowledge of scalable system design and performance optimization
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work autonomously
- Strong preference for Bay Area
- Bonus: Experience with AsyncIO, event-driven architectures, or integration-heavy systems
Benefits For Senior Backend Engineer
- Early-stage, well-funded startup – directly impact the company and grow your career
- Quarterly broader team on-sites to bond with teammates
- Competitive compensation and opportunity for equity
- Flexible paid time off
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
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