Backend Engineer, Hebbia

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field. A strong academic background with coursework in data structures, algorithms, and software development is preferred
• 5+ years software development experience at a venture-backed startup or top technology firm, with a focus on backend software engineering
• Proficiency in building backend and API systems using technologies such as Python, Java, or Go
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS)
• Working experience with one or more of the following: Kafka, ElasticSearch, PostgreSQL, and/or Redis
• Ability to analyze complex problems, propose innovative solutions, and effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Proven experience in leading software development projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and professional growth. A passion for exploring new technologies, frameworks, and software development methodologies
• Embraces rapid prototyping with an emphasis on user feedback
• Autonomous and excited about taking ownership over major initiatives

Desirable

• As a Backend Software Engineer on Hebbia’s Growth and Data team, you will build and maintain the powerful backend systems that drive user engagement and fuel Hebbia's continued expansion
• Your role involves architecting and implementing robust APIs, services, and infrastructure that empower customers with tailored, high-value experiences—such as personalized data views, streamlined management tools, and powerful integrations that uniquely amplify the value of Hebbia
• Collaborating closely with product teams, designers, and frontend engineers, you'll take ownership of core backend features from initial design through deployment, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance
• Your technical expertise, strategic thinking, and proactive problem-solving will directly impact customer success, unlocking innovative solutions that accelerate adoption and growth of Hebbia’s platform
• Own critical system components: Take complex requirements and turn them into robust, scaled solutions that solve real customer needs
• Unlock O(1) universal indexing: Build and iterate on our high-scale document build system that enables constant time latency for indexing any content in the world, regardless of data volume
• Drive performance optimization: Architect and implement performance-tuning solutions to ensure our systems operate efficiently at scale, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput across millions of documents
• Mentor and guide: Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth