Senior Backend Engineer (Golang & AI Automation)

Senior Backend Engineer (Golang & AI Automation)Location: Seattle, WA (Hybrid) or Remote (US-based) Job Type: Full-time Salary Range: $140,000 – $180,000 / yearThe OpportunityEQL Edtech is exclusively recruiting on behalf of our partner client: a high-growth, seed-stage startup based in Seattle that is redefining the future of work.Imagine a world where complex professional workflows are automated simply by recording a screen. Our client is building the engine that makes this possible—transforming simple video inputs into fully automated, robust workflows using advanced AI.This is a "ground floor" opportunity. As a Senior Backend Engineer, you won't just be closing tickets; you will be the architectural right hand to the CTO.

You will define how the platform scales, how the AI integrates with the backend, and how the infrastructure handles complex, event-driven tasks.The Mission: What You'll BuildYou will be responsible for the nervous system of the product. Your code will turn abstract AI concepts into reliable, scalable, and secure software.Architect the Core: Drive the end-to-end design and development of backend services, primarily using Golang (with some Python). You will prioritize high scalability and reliability for a system that never sleeps.Build for Automation: Design and evolve APIs and integration logic.

You will balance the startup need for rapid iteration with the engineering discipline required for robust, maintainable systems.Own the Infrastructure: Take the lead on infrastructure-as-code using Terraform on AWS/ECS. You will make the critical decisions regarding performance, security, and deployment pipelines.Innovate with AI: Partner directly with the Founding Team to implement AI-driven product features and distributed architectures. If you are interested in Event-Driven Systems (e.g., Temporal), this is your playground.