Staff Back End Engineer, Design Engineering

you.com is an AI-powered search and productivity platform designed to empower users with personalized, efficient, and trustworthy search experiences. As a cutting-edge technology company, we combine advanced AI models with user-first principles to deliver tools that enhance discovery, creativity, and productivity. At you.com, we are on a mission to create the most helpful search engine in the world—one that prioritizes transparency, privacy, and user control.

We're building a team of innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries who are passionate about shaping the future of AI and technology. At you.com, you'll have the opportunity to work on impactful projects, collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry, and grow your career in an environment that values creativity, diversity, and curiosity. If you're ready to make a difference and help us revolutionize the way people search and work, we'd love to have you join us!

About the Role:

Do you enjoy working closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and mobile developers to bring ideas to life? We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about building backend systems that power user-facing features. In this role, you'll work on designing and implementing backend services that directly support our AI-driven products, ensuring seamless integration with front-end and mobile platforms. Your work will help shape the user experience for millions of people worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Cross-Functional Teams: Work closely with product managers, front-end engineers, and mobile developers to design and implement backend services that meet product requirements.
• Develop User-Focused Features: Build and maintain backend systems that power user-facing features, ensuring a seamless experience across platforms.
• Support Front-End Integration: Ensure smooth communication between backend services and front-end/mobile applications.
• Debug and Optimize Systems: Debug live production issues, write tests to prevent future issues, and optimize backend performance for user-facing services.
• Iterate on Product Features: Rapidly prototype and refine backend systems based on user feedback and product requirements.
• Contribute to Team Culture: Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment, emphasizing strong coding practices and thorough code reviews.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Backend Development Expertise: Proven experience building and deploying REST/RPC services that integrate seamlessly with front-end and mobile platforms.
• Collaboration Skills: Strong ability to work with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver user-focused solutions.
• Testing and Debugging: Proficient in writing unit and integration tests, with a focus on maintaining high-quality code.
• Database Knowledge: Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, ensuring performant and scalable query patterns.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to debug and resolve live production issues quickly and effectively.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  
  

Our salary bands are structured based on a combination of geographic tiers and internal leveling. Compensation is determined by multiple factors assessed during the interview process, with the final offer reflecting these considerations.

Salary Band

$215,000—$290,000 USD

Company Perks:

• Hubs in San Francisco and New York City offering regular in-person gatherings and co-working sessions
• Flexible PTO with 11 U.S. holidays observed and a week shutdown in December to rest and recharge*
• A competitive health insurance plan covers 100% of the policyholder and 75% for dependents*
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave in the US*
• 401k program, 3% match - vested immediately!*
• $500 work-from-home stipend to be used up to a year of your start date*
• $1,200 per year Health & Wellness Allowance to support your personal goals*
• Chance to collaborate with a team at the forefront of AI research
• Certain perks and benefits are limited to full-time employees only
  
  

you.com is an E-Verify employer. We are also an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace. Please let us know if you require accommodation for any portion of the recruitment and hiring process.