Backend Engineer (Python) — Forward Deployed

Backend EngineerLocation: San Francisco Type: Full-time, On-site Experience: 1-4 years (Junior-Mid) Team: Restack Boilerplate (Backend + Workflow)About the RoleWe're hiring a Backend Engineer with a Forward Deployed mindset to help enterprise product teams adopt the backend side of the Restack Boilerplate — our Python-based reference implementation for AI agents, workflows, evaluation, and tool orchestration.You'll customize backend services, workflows, integrations, and simulation environments for large US enterprises running advanced agent systems on Restack.You will collaborate directly with product teams, build bespoke features for POCs, and create reusable enterprise modules.What You'll DoBackend Engineering (Python)Extend and customize the Restack Boilerplate backend (Python)Build durable workflows, agent logic, and tool execution layersIntegrate with enterprise APIs (internal tools, CRMs, ERPs, analytics, etc.)Implement evaluation pipelines, agent state/memory models, and simulation tasksWork with Temporal/Kubernetes-based execution flows (with our guidance)Build reusable Python modules that product teams can customizeForward-Deployed EngineeringJoin enterprise POCs and gather requirements from product teamsCustomize backend logic based on vertical-specific needs (support, operations, safety, compliance, etc.)Build domain-specific tools and enterprise integrationsDebug and optimize agent workflows in customer environmentsWork closely with founders to iterate on product and boilerplate featuresCross-Team WorkPair with frontend FDEs to build complete end-to-end prototypesProvide backend insights to help product teams design better agent behaviorHelp define the "enterprise-ready" Python backend experience for RestackYou're a Good Fit If You…Have 1-4 years of experience with PythonCan design and ship backend services quicklyEnjoy solving real customer problems in the fieldFeel comfortable integrating with unfamiliar APIs quicklyHave basic understanding of: event-driven systemsworkflow enginesREST/gRPC APIscontainerized deploymentsWant a role that mixes engineering + product + customer-facing workExperience with Temporal, LLM APIs, KubernetesExperience in enterprise or compliance-heavy environmentsInterest in AI agent evaluation or simulationsWhy JoinYour work powers the backend of enterprise AI agent deploymentsYou'll help shape the reference backend for the entire Restack ecosystemYou'll collaborate directly with US enterprise product teamsExposure to cutting-edge AI workflows and durable execution modelsFast path to Senior Engineer or Senior FDEInterested? Email both LinkedIn & GitHub profiles and any link of relevant projects you've contributed to at