We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer to help build and scale our Developer and Enterprise APIs.Your ImpactYou will play a critical role in bringing our world-class ML audio models to market through robust, scalable APIs. Your work will directly impact both our product velocity and our ability to serve enterprise and developer customers.
- Develop and Iterate on early-stage products that are key to Modulate's success
- Expand the capabilities and use cases supported by our APIs
- Improve scalability, reliability, and performance across core systems
- Establish strong architectural foundations for long-term growth
- Accelerate Modulate's ability to serve both B2B and B2C customers
What You Will Do- Collaborate with engineers and product leaders to scope, design, and execute API projects
- Design, build, test, and deploy API features and improvements
- Maintain and operate production APIs to ensure reliability and performance
- Debug issues and continuously improve system stability and scalability
- Contribute to team knowledge through mentorship, demos, and technical discussions
What We Are Looking For- Strong experience with object-oriented Python
- Experience designing and building APIs in production environments
- Proven ability to collaborate effectively within engineering teams
- Experience building greenfield systems and scaling existing products
BenefitsAt Modulate, we prioritize people and sustainability-because doing great work requires feeling supported and safe. Some of our key benefits include:
- Competitive salary + equity- Full health, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible PTO, with a strong culture of taking it
- Weekly team lunches with dietary accommodations
- Hybrid work: core in-office days with flexible remote options
- Regular leadership and industry learning sessions
- Support for career development and continued learning
- Up to 8 weeks work-from-anywhere policy
- A deeply inclusive, human-centered culture
Pay TransparencyModulate believes in transparency as a cornerstone of equity and trust. Compensation for this role is based on seniority, skills, and experience.
Salary: $180,000 to 200,000
Equity: Offered
Other perks: HSA, FSA, 15 holidays, professional growth resources
