About this roleWe're looking for a
Backend Software Engineer to join our
Core Engineering Team, which powers some of the most essential experiences at Scribe: document viewing and editing, embedding and exporting content, and supporting key integrations. Millions of users rely on these workflows every day.
In this role, you'll deliver well-scoped backend work across our core document features, growing your technical judgment alongside an experienced team. You'll learn our systems, contribute high-quality code, and partner with engineers, PMs, and designers to ship reliable product experiences.
What you'll do- Build and ship backend features in our Django monolith, spanning core document workflows (viewing, editing, embeds, exports) as well as new greenfield projects that expand what Scribe can do
- Improve performance and reliability by optimizing database queries, endpoints, and caching layers in well-scoped areas
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and frontend engineers to deliver intuitive and reliable experiences at scale
- Incorporate feedback from teammates to continuously grow your craft
- Write thoughtful code reviews, solid tests, and pay attention to observability and performance in your work
What we're looking for- You have 3+ years of experience building backend applications
- You have solid experience with Python
- You can optimize endpoint performance and database queries in code you own
- You're a strong advocate for automated testing
- You're familiar with engineering best practices and eager to deepen them
- You're user-centric, empathetic, and passionate about your work
Bonus- Experience with Django (not required, but a big plus)
- Startup experience (not required, but we build and move fast!)
Our backend tech stack- Python + Django
- PostgreSQL
- Redis
- Celery + AmazonMQ
- Infrastructure in Terraform (AWS)
Full-Time US Employee Benefits Include- Some of the nicest and smartest teammates you'll ever work with
- Competitive salaries
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits
- Equity in a hyper growth startup
- Flexible PTO
- 401k
- Parental Leave
- Commuter Benefits (SF office employees)
- WFH Stipend
Compensation$140,000 - $165,000 base + Equity + Benefits.
We consider several factors when determining compensation, including location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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