Software Engineer (Golang Backend)

We are looking for a stellar & highly ambitious Software Engineer specializing in Go as a core employee to help build robust backend systems supporting the Verneek AI platform! You'll get to work on complex AI research problems, but all grounded on our proprietary AI platform. It is all much more rewarding and influential than working on beating AI benchmarks! :) Every day, you'll get to solve unique, highly complex, and socially impactful problems. This is an early-stage startup, so we'll be moving super-fast and there will be no legacy obstacles on your way to make a significant impact. Whatever you do every hour of every day counts!! Responsibilities • Design, implement, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs using Go • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system architecture and integration strategies • Troubleshoot and optimize existing backend systems for performance and reliability • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code with a strong emphasis on testing • Ensure system security, data protection, and adherence to compliance standards • Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field • 3+ years of professional experience in developing backend systems using Go • Strong understanding of microservices architecture and RESTful API design • Experience with cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure) • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes • Ability to work in an agile environment with rapid iteration cycles • Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to challenges Benefits Stellar medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance Daily private Chef lunch, curated to personal diets Transportation Benefits 401K matching contributions Flexible PTO Visa/Green Card Sponsorship Career growth support through sponsoring learning opportunities and mentorship