Software Engineer, Backend

At Falconer, we’re transforming how engineers create, access, and share knowledge. We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to help us build an AI-powered knowledge platform that companies love.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain backend systems including API services, databases, and server-side logic

• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability

• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, following industry best practices—the Falconer platform will help you!

• Stay updated with emerging technologies in web development and make recommendations for adopting new tools and practices 

Who you are:

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in developing APIs or backend systems in different languages (we'll gravitate towards Python and Node.js)

• Proficient with AWS or Google Cloud

• You enjoy hard problems and open-ended assignments

• You use data to make decisions and experiment your way around hard problems

Bonus points:

• You've developed products with LLMs before

• You're familiar with vector databases and similarity search

Perks and benefits:

• Generous equity package

• Competitive salary and benefits

• 401(k) retirement account

• The best equipment and tools, like a spec'd out MacBook, and dev prod tools like Cursor, Claude Code, and Linear to help you move fast

• Our office is in San Francisco, just steps from Caltrain

At Falconer, we value diversity and equal opportunities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. If you are passionate about technology and thrive in a challenging environment, come join our team and help us shape the future of work communication.