Senior Software Engineer, Backend — Frontier Data - San Francisco - Scale

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    Scale San Francisco

    3 days ago

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    Senior Software Engineer, Backend

    The Frontier Data team builds the data and systems that power Scale's most advanced AI use cases at the intersection of applied AI and robust backend engineering. We turn messy problems into scalable platforms that produce high-quality outcomes.

    We're looking for a Senior Backend Engineer who thrives in ambiguity, moves fast, and tackles challenges designing scalable systems with research, product, operations, and other engineering teams.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Own major backend systems driving projects from early exploration through deployment.
    • Build services supporting agent workflows like coding tasks with reliability and observability.
    • Architect modular backends adapting to evolving needs while maintaining scalability clean interfaces.</style>

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