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Backend Engineer

FORE Enterprise
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

Job Description

Job Description

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Role Overview

We are seeking a Backend Engineer with 1-2 years of experience who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys working on bespoke software projects. We need an engineer who can handle infrastructure, optimize backend performance, and contribute to scalable, cost-effective solutions.

This role offers an opportunity to work on diverse projects, including streaming data processing, infrastructure optimization, and integrating machine learning components. If you're excited about tackling backend-heavy challenges with a flexible mindset, we’d love to hear from you.

About Fore Enterprise

We’re a fast-growing, venture-backed startup building cutting-edge AI solutions for Private Equity firms and their portfolio companies across Technology, Media, Fashion, and Sports. Our team moves fast, collaborates closely, and thrives on solving tough problems with real impact.

What sets us apart isn’t just the tech we build—it’s how we build it. We work with the latest advancements in AI and LLMs, but more importantly, we have the experience and drive to turn them into real, production-ready solutions. We trust each other, move fast, and take ownership, creating an environment where problem-solvers can thrive, grow, and make an immediate impact. We’ve doubled in size over the past year and are just getting started—now’s the time to join us and help shape what’s next.

Responsibilities

  • Backend Development : Design, implement, and optimize backend systems at scale.
  • Infrastructure & Deployment : Set up servers, cloud resources, and projects from scratch, ensuring scalability and cost efficiency.
  • Production Reliability : Monitor and respond to production issues, proactively improving system resilience.
  • Optimization & Performance Tuning : Reduce cloud and compute costs by optimizing resources.
  • Technical Flexibility : Adapt to different project needs, integrating new technologies as required.
  • Collaboration : Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure robust backend solutions.

Required Qualifications

  • 1-2 years of experience as a software engineer, with a focus on backend systems.
  • Strong understanding of databases, including indexing, clustering, and migrations.
  • Experience with GCP, Terraform, and containerized deployment (Docker / Kubernetes).
  • Hands-on experience with streaming and batch data processing (e.g., Kafka, Spark, Beam).
  • Experience with monitoring and responding to production issues.
  • Experience setting up servers, webhooks, and cron jobs from scratch
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, Node.js, Next.js, and experience with Vercel for frontend needs.
  • Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of features / projects.
  • Bonus Qualifications

  • Experience in machine learning and data analysis, including vectors, embeddings, agents, and fine-tuning models.
  • Previous experience leading projects or initiatives.
  • Deep understanding of cloud cost optimization strategies.
  • Google Cloud Certification
  • Location & Work Environment

    We are hiring for fully remote or hybrid work in the Bay Area, based on applicant preference.

    Both will collaborate in person with our team at quarterly on-sites in Los Angeles (travel provided).

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation Range : $75k - $135k
  • Equity Option
  • Company matched 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Covered travel to quarterly Team Onsite in Los Angeles
  • Why Join Us?

  • Level Up Your Skills : Work alongside top AI and NLP talent, including researchers from Stanford and Wharton, and tackle some of the most challenging problems in the field.
  • Make an Impact : Take ownership of high-impact projects that solve complex, real-world problems—your work won’t sit on a shelf.
  • Impactful Work : Get hands-on experience with diverse, high-impact projects.
  • Flexible Environment : A small, adaptable team that values problem-solving and autonomy.
  • If you're passionate about backend engineering and want to work on technically engaging projects, apply now!

    Salary : $75,000 - $135,000

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