What you will do:

• Collaborate closely with the CTO and CEO on strategic technical decisions and product direction.
• Design, develop, and optimize backend services, APIs, and real-time data processing infrastructure.
• Implement and refine our in-house Large Language Model and real-time interview technology.
• Lead projects from initial conception through production deployment, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Interface directly with users to gather feedback, understand pain points, and continuously improve our core product.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3+ years of software engineering experience building production-grade backend systems.
• Strong proficiency with Python and Django, including experience building robust APIs.
• Extensive knowledge of SQL databases (Postgres preferred).
• Experience deploying and managing services on AWS.
• Bonus points for familiarity with WebRTC, real-time data streaming, or AI/ML infrastructure.

Benefits

• Daily collaboration with founders, shaping the core product vision.
• Exposure to and collaboration with design and research leaders at top global brands.
• Competitive cash and equity compensation. Actual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

Outset is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, free from discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. Compensation Range: $150K - $230K