Backend Engineer

Summary

Join Reka's team as a Member of Technical Staff (Backend Engineer) and help build the core infrastructure for their AI-native products. You will design and implement scalable systems, robust APIs, and secure data pipelines supporting cutting-edge ML workflows. This role is foundational to delivering fast, reliable, and intelligent user experiences. You will architect and build distributed backend systems and APIs, design infrastructure for high-throughput data and model workflows, and work with cross-functional teams. The position requires experience building backend systems, a strong understanding of distributed systems and API design, and proficiency in Python and AWS or similar cloud platforms. Reka offers an elite team, massive market opportunity, a mission-driven environment, inclusive culture, and generous benefits.

Requirements

• Experience building backend systems in production environments
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, API design, and system reliability
• Proficiency in Python and experience working with AWS or similar cloud platforms
• A collaborative and pragmatic approach to solving complex technical problems
• The ability to move quickly in a fast-paced, startup-like environment

Responsibilities

• Architect and build distributed backend systems and APIs
• Design infrastructure that supports high-throughput data and model workflows
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to bring AI-native products to life
• Optimize performance, reliability, and scalability across services
• Own systems end-to-end—from design and implementation to monitoring and iteration

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with containerization, serverless, or event-driven architectures

Benefits

• 5 weeks of paid leave to recharge
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits including vision and dental
• Additional perks that support your well-being
• Visa Support