Join Profound as a Backend Engineer to build high-performance systems for AI-driven analytics in a fast-growing startup.
Posted by employer 7 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 1 week ago
Last verified on the company career page 8 hours ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
We built the platform marketers use to understand, measure, and win in the AI search world.
Requirements
- Visa
- Sponsorship available
Not disclosed in this posting: years of experience.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Backend Engineer at Profound, the individual will focus on building and optimizing the backend infrastructure that supports AI-driven analytics, including designing scalable APIs and processing large datasets. Key skills include proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Rust, along with a solid understanding of databases and cloud infrastructure. This position is ideal for experienced developers who thrive in fast-paced startup environments and are comfortable making critical technical decisions. Profound's rapid growth and innovative approach to AI marketing create a dynamic setting for impactful contributions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed 10 days ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Profound's career page.
- Profound has 77 other open roles including Manager, Engagement Management, Scale, Engagement Manager, Enterprise, Member of Technical Staff, Forward Deployed.
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- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Pays more than 62% of the 3270 salaried Python roles we track (median $160,000). See Python salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Member of Technical Staff, Backend role remote?
- No — this is an on-site role in New York, New York.
- What's the salary range?
- Profound lists $175,000–$260,000 for this role.
- Where is the role based?
- Profound is hiring for this position in New York, New York.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AWS, Azure, Docker, GCP, Kubernetes, MySQL.
- Does Profound sponsor work visas for this role?
- Yes — the posting indicates visa sponsorship is available for the right candidate.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Profound targets staff-level candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Member of Technical Staff, Backend role at Profound.
From the original posting
Profound is the marketing platform for the age of AI search. The way brands reach people is being rewritten — AI models like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Mode are now the answer layer between companies and their customers. We built the platform marketers use to understand, measure, and win in that world: the analytics, intelligence, and agent automation that turn AI search from a threat into a competitive advantage.
We went from 0 to a $1B valuation in 18 months. Revenue grew 100x last year. Our customers include 15% of the Fortune 500 like Walmart, Wayfair and U.S. Bank, and innovators like Ramp, MongoDB, and Figma. We are backed by Sequoia, Kleiner Perkins, LSVP, and Khosla Ventures — and we are moving fast enough that the people joining now are building the playbook everyone who comes after them will run.
As a Backend Engineer, you will build and optimize the infrastructure that powers our AI-driven insights. You will design scalable APIs, process large datasets efficiently, and ensure high-performance systems that help businesses take control of their AI presence.
What you’ll do
Architect and develop high-performance backend systems that support AI-driven analytics
Build and maintain scalable APIs to power real-time insights and data retrieval
Optimize data processing pipelines to handle large-scale structured and unstructured data
Ensure system security, performance, and reliability at every level of the stack
Work closely with front-end engineers and data scientists to deliver seamless, high-impact features
Own key technical decisions, balancing speed with long-term maintainability
Who you are
A strong portfolio or GitHub showcasing backend development expertise
Proficient in Node.js, Python, or Rust, with experience in scalable backend architecture
Deep understanding of databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, or OLAP databases, and query optimization
Experience designing efficient data pipelines and working with distributed systems
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure such as AWS, GCP, or Azure and containerization including Docker and Kubernetes
Strong grasp of security best practices, API authentication, and performance tuning
Comfortable in a fast-moving, high-performance startup environment
Location
This is an on-site role in our NYC, SF or Buenos Aires office, designed for builders who thrive on speed, iteration, and meaningful impact. We are happy to support visa sponsorship for qualified international candidates.
For this role, the expected base salary range is $175,000 to $260,000 (NYC and SF). Comp may vary based on location. Profound’s total compensation package is designed to be competitive and includes base salary, equity, and a full range of benefits and perks. Final compensation will depend on factors such as your skills, experience, qualifications, and location, and will be determined during the interview process. Our recruiting team will share more details about the full compensation package and benefits as you move through hiring.
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